Damaged brakes are nothing to ignore. After all, your brakes are essential to stop your car. Poor braking affects your vehicle and your actions on the road. Here are the consequences of avoiding a necessary brake repair.

1. Difficulty With Brakes

Effective brakes should be able to operate quickly. After all, you need to come to a quick stop, especially if a person or an animal unexpectedly runs in front of your car. When your brake pads wear down, it may be harder to stop your vehicle in time.

2. Increased Accident Risk

Can you imagine what would happen if you were driving a car that you're unable to stop? You would crash into other cars, property, people, etc. Therefore, when you can't brake easily, you increase your risk of accidents. Depending on where this happens, such an accident could be fatal to you or someone else on the road.

3. Poor Stability

Not getting a brake repair can also affect the overall stability of your car. When it occurs, you will notice consistent vibrations when driving. You may also notice that when you use your brakes, it usually pulls or pushes to one side. As a result, you may feel like you don't have control of the car, no matter how well you steer. If your car is vibrating while on the road, it can make you become disorientated, and this further affects your driving.

4. Higher Maintenance Costs

According to Consumer Reports, used vehicle prices have gone up by about 30% in the past year. However, the price of a car goes beyond the initial price when you have to maintain it. If you don't get timely brake repairs, it can cause other maintenance issues. Consider your tires. Your poor braking makes it hard on your tires and can create uneven wear, especially if your car is consistently moving to one side every time you brake.

You can't safely operate any vehicle without functional brakes. Therefore, if your brake pads or mechanisms are showing signs of wear, you must tend to them immediately. Failure to do so can put yourself, your passengers, other drivers on the road, and pedestrians in danger. Our auto shop handles brake repair for personal and commercial vehicles. Bring your car to Lee's Auto Specialist any time, and one of our professionals will be happy to help.