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The Aston Martin brand is a symbol of luxury, style, and world-class performance. As can be expected, the safety features of a modern Aston Martin are also exceptional, the most important of which are the brakes. But as reliable and long-lasting as your brakes may be, a proper maintenance schedule is essential. And if you ever experience the following four issues, have a technician at your nearest Aston Martin dealership provide brake repair right away.
Your Brake Light Comes On
The brake light indicator on your instrument panel shouldn’t be ignored. If this warning light comes to life, your parking brake might be engaged.
If the parking brake isn’t engaged, you may have a problem with your brakes. It’s best to have the problem promptly diagnosed by a mechanic.
Your Brake Fluid’s Leaking
A seemingly innocent patch of liquid on the ground under your car might indicate leaking brake fluid. If the fluid is clear yellow in color, it’s best not to drive your car until the leak is found and repaired, and the fluid is topped up.
Brake fluid leaks are dangerous because the fluid is necessary to maintain hydraulic pressure inside the hoses. When this pressure is lost, the affected brake will stop responding to you. When a wheel cylinder, master cylinder, caliper, or brake hose causes a leak, the brake pedal will start to feel spongy when you press it.
Your Rotors Are Damaged
The ceramic carbon rotor discs in Aston Martin brakes are as tough as they come. But age, overheating, or poor maintenance can eventually lead to any rotor becoming scored, warped, or coated with resin from the brake pad.
If one of your rotors suffers such damage, it will no longer function as well. You may also feel a rhythmic vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal. You’ll need to have the malfunctioning rotor either resurfaced or replaced.
Your Brake Pads Are Worn Out
Brake pads tend to wear down faster than other brake components. This is because brake pads are designed to bear the brunt of the friction and tension every time you slow your car.
When the upper friction layer of a brake pad is nearly worn away entirely, it will start to emit a high-pitched squealing sound. This is your signal that it’s time for a new pad.
How an Aston Martin Dealer Checks Your Brakes
When you take your car in for brake servicing or repair, the technician will first check the fluid levels and quality. They’ll examine the fluid hoses under the hood and then raise your car to check the lines beneath the undercarriage as well.
While raised, the car’s wheels and brakes will be removed. The technician can then examine each component in turn. And finally, they’ll put it back together and test your brakes extensively. This whole process should ideally be repeated every six months or even more frequently.
Have your brakes inspected and repaired today at Carlock Aston Martin Nashville. Our standards of customer service are set higher than other dealers to match those of the iconic Aston Martin brand.
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