Do Brakes Squeak when Wet?
Why do my brakes squeak when it’s wet?
It may not be the biggest issue you’ll ever have with your vehicle, but it certainly ranks up there as one of the most annoying: squeaking brakes. And while squeaky brakes can be an unsettling sound, they may be a real help to let you in on a potential brake problem!
Call on D’Orazio certified trained brake technicians today!
If you notice your brakes squeaking when it’s wet out, contact D’Orazio Ford and let our brake specialists do a safety check of your pads and rotors. You can schedule 2 ways: Come in for an brake service appointment at our service center at 1135 S. Water Street in Wilmington, IL or we’ll come to you with our D’Orazio Ford Mobile Brake Service!
Why your brakes squeak when wet:
The simple explanation for squeaky brakes when it’s wet is that water acts as a lubricant between your brake pads and rotors. The squeak could be the sound of the brakes slipping, and that’s a safety problem. You want your brakes to get a good grip on the rotor every time you press the brake pedal.
When you hear the squeak, it doesn’t necessarily mean all your brakes need attention- after all, brake pads wear at different rates. The problem could also be a warped or lipped rotor- that’s when the rotor hasn’t worn evenly, so it’s collecting water in wet conditions. That prevents your brake pad from getting a good surface grip when you brake. Another problem if you’ve got a rotor that has warped or lipped is that when water collects there, it can linger and cause rust to develop. And rust can also cause your brakes to make a racket when you press the brake pedal. .
The good news is that driving in wet conditions doesn’t always lead to brake problems. After all, when you brake it causes a complex system of events to go into motion: friction occurs as the pads grab the rotors, which warms them up. That process creates heat, and that heat will dry the moisture there if all your braking elements are in good shape. But if squeaky brakes are happening pretty frequently when it’s wet, the smart move is to let D’Orazio Ford’s highly skilled service technicians check them out for your safety. We have all the right parts and tools to evaluate the problem and provide the right solution, if needed- whether at our service center or on the road with our Mobile Brake Service. And with our lifetime brake pad guarantee, peace of mind is just a click or call away with D’Orazio Ford brake service!
Now is the time to get a brake check-up from D’Orazio Ford
One more thing: With winter upon us, wet freezing conditions can wreak havoc on your brake lines, and salt on the roads can speed up rust and corrosion on the underside of your vehicle- all of which can contribute to squeaky brakes and possibly indicate a problem with your braking system.
D’Orazio Ford can help with all these issues. We have the right parts, tools and certified-trained technicians to keep your car operating safely, no matter the weather
If your brakes are squeaking, slipping or sluggish, call in the experts at D’Orazio Ford Service Center. And remember, with our Mobile Brake Service, we’ll come to you!