3 Signs of Brake Trouble In Your Motorcycles And Scooters

Brake trouble is one of the most dangerous problems faced by a driver. The major signs of a brake failure are discussed here, if you identify any of these signs while driving then get your vehicle serviced in the nearest service center. Here are the most frequently occurring signs of brake trouble:

1. Noise: The first and the up most sign that you can notice is the squeaking noise that occurs while you press the brake lever or the brake pedal. This can occur when the brake liners/pads are completely worn out and the metal on the liners/pads grinds on the metal of the drum or the disc.
2. Spongy brake lever/pedal: If you apply your brakes and yet there is not much response from the brakes of your vehicle, you are need of a brake repair. The most logical explanation for this a loose mechanical brake and the problem can be sorted out by adjusting the brake liners and if the brakes shoes are greatly worn out, it might need replacement. For hydraulic brakes, the brake fluids must be checked for brake fluid leaks. If you find any leaks, do not drive your vehicle and get it checked by a Servicko Service Advisor for further assistance.
3. Stiff Brake lever: This occurs when the brake lever gets too tight and it becomes uneasy to press. This condition occurs due to failure of the mechanical cable connecting the brake lever and the brake liner. The cable consists of a metal and it contracts or expands when exposed to different temperatures, and it is under constant stress when the brakes are applied. The cable under such condition loses its primary objective of being flexible and it first becomes hard or inflexible and under constant use in this condition, it tends to brake and can leave you driving without brakes. The brake cable needs to be changed for safety alternately in a span of 2 years.