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How do i know if i need new brakes in my car?

  • first off i have a 1997 saturn sl2 series last week i had to replace my front left wheel bearings and my right outer tie rod that is all done thankfully but how do i know if i need brakes on my car a few days ago my brake pedal was almost to the floor that happened the day after i had a mechanic put wheel bearings and the tie rod on and then 2 days after that my brake pedel is back to where it should be why is that my brake light hasnt come on so i dont think i need new brakes i repklace my brake a few yrs ago is it time for me to replace them i only drive work then home very seldom go to my friends house etc when i brake i dont hear noise or anything nothing my dad was saying that with them putting those parts on my brakes could be adjusting to the new parts is that true or not i hope i dont need brakes lol ive been trying to save up for a new car lol thanks

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    you said they replaced the wheel bearings then i bet they took the calipers clean off and got air in the brake lines ! besides as your brake pads wear your master cylinder keeps going down and you have to keep refilling it back up ! no the tie rods and wheel bearings don,t have anything to do with the brakes ! like i said if they removed the calipers they got air in the lines and that,s why you have a low pedal !

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Brake issues go beyond brake pads. Brake systems are hydraulic operated. There is brake fluid that is contained in a reservoir. There is a power device that multiplies the force you apply to the brake pedal (not pedel). There are lines to carry this fluid to the brake pads. So all you do is to take this car to a mechanic for a complete system check. Top to bottom it is essential to have the brakes working 100% or you may crash!! Sorry, there is no other way.

Ramon C

They probably disconnected your brake lines when they pulled the caliper off (to get the the wheel bearing), and you driving it and pressing the brake pedal a bunch bled the air to an extent (gave your brake pedal a firmer feel). You should still take the car back to whomever worked on it and have them bleed the brakes to be sure your problem doesn't come back.

Jason H

only real way to tell is to pull a wheel off and check them.

mister ss

if your car doesnt stop any more

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