If you can’t stop your vehicle, you are taking your life into your hands every time you drive. With all of the hazards and unexpected circumstances on the road today, your Ford truck brakes have to be ready to perform at a moment’s notice. That is why keeping up with the maintenance on your truck brakes is so important.

Fortunately, it is not hard to realize when there is a problem with your brakes, because there are plenty of built-in warning signs to alert you to brake trouble. Typically, your vehicle will alert you to potential problems with your Ford truck brakes through either sound or feel.

The feel of your brake pedal will remain pretty consistent while you drive, until there is a problem. If your truck brakes seem harder or softer than usual, or if they are shuddering or pulling, there is likely some area that needs your attention. Hard brakes can indicate a bad power booster, frozen brake calipers, or something as simple as a pinched brake line. If your Ford truck brakes are soft or sinking to the floor, this means you are low on hydraulic brake fluid, which may be caused by a leak in your lines, hoses, or master cylinder. Shuddering brakes, or brakes that pull to one side, often indicate worn brake rotors or damaged calipers. When it comes to sounds, your truck brakes should operate silently; otherwise, there is a problem. A high-pitched squealing or squeaking indicates the need for new brake pads, while a loud metallic grating sound means your pads are worn through and your rotors are being damaged. Popping brakes can also mean brake rotor problems.We carry a full line of truck brakes and brake components in our online catalogue at discount prices.