Bring your RV to Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair right away if you are having any of the following problems with the brakes. You and your family’s safety are dependent upon a brake system that is operating as it should. The following are signs that your RV’s brakes are bad.
Leaking Brake Fluid
If the RV is leaking brake fluid, you may find it difficult if not impossible to slow down and stop the recreational vehicle. Brake fluid tends to leak around the wheels. It tends to come from the brake hoses or the master cylinder. Have the leak fixed right away.
Overheating Brakes
If you detect burning odors coming from the brakes when you use them, they are overheating. Another sign that the brakes are too hot is squealing noises. Do not drive your RV if the brake system is too hot. The brakes will fail once they reach a certain temperature.
Pulling to the Side
You may have problems with your RV’s tires or brakes if the vehicle pulls to the side when you slow down and stop. This pulling can be caused by a tire with lower air pressure than the other tires. It can also be caused by a frozen caliper that won’t release.
Squishy Brake Pedal
Strange sensations when you press down on the brake pedal such as squishiness can be a sign that there is a problem with the brake system. For example, if your RV’s master cylinder is malfunctioning, the brake pedal may not give your foot resistance.
Strange Brake Noises
Another indication that you need to bring your RV to our shop right away is strange noises when you press down on the brake pedal. Again, you do not want to hear the brakes squeal. You also don’t want to hear them grind or scrape.
Wobbling/Vibration
Finally, your RV may wobble or vibrate when you apply the brakes if it’s time to recut the rotor surfaces. This can also be a sign that there is road debris stuck between the calipers. Finally, the RV may vibrate if you have low brake pad surfaces.
Call Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair in Eugene, OR, today to schedule a service visit for your recreational vehicle so we can inspect the brake system to make sure everything is okay. Let us know if you are having any of the problems listed above. This helps direct us to the issue at hand so we can repair it quickly.