Warning Lights

A common sign you might need brake service is when your brake light comes on while you're driving. This light is typically orange or red and is usually located near the oil light on your instrument cluster.

While the light can come on simply because the system needs to be inspected, it can also illuminate because brake-fluid levels are low.

Vibrations

While driving around Hamden, you shouldn't feel any kind of vibration when you apply the brakes. This could mean your rotors need to be replaced with the brake pad grinding away at this important part.

Rust and debris can also form on rotors over time, which can create an uneven surface that causes a vibration when driving past East Haven.

Odd Noises

Any time you hear an abnormal sound from your car while driving, you should have someone check it out at our local service facility near North Haven.

Squealing when braking often means brake pads need to be replaced. This is because the pads are rubbing against the rotors.

If you hear grinding, then it could be from the calipers or because you have no brake pads left.