𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔. They’re magical car parts. They keep you from crashing into things and matatus on the road – woe unto you if this happens on the Kenyan roads. Yet, as important as they are, we hardly think about them until they start screeching like a bad karaoke singer. You don’t want this happening. And you don’t want to ignore it either. Ignoring your car’s brakes is like ignoring a toothache—you can pretend it’s not there, but sooner or later, it’ll demand your attention. Knowing when your brakes need attention can save you from costly repairs—and more importantly, from dangerous situations. But how do you know if your brakes are on their last leg? This guide is here to help you identify the warning signs that your brakes might be failing. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just enjoying your road trips around magical Kenya, these tips will keep you informed and safe. 1. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑜𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑁𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑠 If your brakes are making strange noises, it is time to inspect them. Squealing or squeaking sounds often mean that the brake pads are worn out. Grinding, on the other hand, indicates more serious wear and could mean you’re grinding metal on metal. 𝑉𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 Feeling vibrations when you press the brake pedal? That’s a sign of warped rotors. Rotors should be smooth, and vibrations suggest they need to be replaced or resurfaced. This issue can also affect your vehicle’s stopping power, making it crucial to address. 𝐿𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 This often occurs due to worn brake pads or a brake fluid leak. It’s not just inconvenient; it’s dangerous. If you notice this, don’t delay in getting your brakes checked. 2. 𝑷𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 If your brake pedal feels soft or spongy, it’s a sign that something’s wrong. This could indicate air in the brake lines, a brake fluid leak, or worn brake pads. In any case, it’s a problem that needs immediate attention. The same applies if when braking, your car pulls to one side. This could mean uneven brake pad wear or a problem with the brake caliper. It’s not just annoying; it can be hazardous. Also, keep in mind that your car’s dashboard isn’t just for decoration. If the brake warning light comes on, it’s a clear sign something is wrong. You could be low on brake fluids, and the pads are worn, among other issues. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀? If you experience any of these physical changes in your brakes, it is important to have them addressed immediately. The longer you delay, the worse the problem will get. At what point do you replace your brakes? Read on: 🔗#PeachCarsTips #Brakes #CarMaintenance #CarMaintenanceTips #PeachCars

🚨Valentines Deal🚨 2014 Toyota Vellfire (KDH) ✅2360cc ✅Automatic ✅Petrol ✅AWD ✅Duty paid 💰Asking: Ksh 2,200,000 💝Valz Deal: Ksh 2,052,000 Send us a DM, or call us on 📲0709726900, or check out 🔗for more info. #Valentines #Toyota #ToyotaVellfire

𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝑵𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆 - 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒘𝒆! Githinji's car story is definitely packed with insights. From the features he loved to the risks he faced😲, here is his journey of selling his car and the lessons he learned. #CarSellingTips #CarStories #CarBuyingTips #PeachCarsTips #PeachCars

They ask questions, show interest, but never commit. Don’t waste time! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬. #PeachCarsTips #WisdomWednesday #PeachCars

🚨𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥🚨 Toyota Aqua Hybrid 2012 (KDQ) ✅1500cc ✅Auto ✅Petrol ✅2WD ✅Duty paid 💰Asking: 1̶,̶4̶2̶5̶,̶0̶0̶0̶ ̶K̶E̶S̶ 💰Deal: 𝟏,𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐄𝐒 DM us, call us on 📲0709726900, or visit 🔗for more info. #PeachCars #Toyota #Aqua #Hybrid #ToyotaAquaHybrid

𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃! This beauty is off the market! But don’t worry—love is still in the air! Check out more Valentine’s Deal Cars here: 🔗#PeachCars

𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃! This ride just found its perfect match! But don’t worry—we’ve got more Valentine’s Deal Cars waiting for you: 🔗#PeachCars

@Awang_Mach @musakuru45 @Turbowailer @Byron_Kr @SheCanDrive_KE @SpaceYaMagari @street_gas @Foresternation @_briankigen @swiftmikes @carguy_KE Thanks for the shout 😍

𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆: Lastly, you should insure your car at its current market value. If you under-insure your car, you’ll be liable for a large part of the expenses in case of an accident. That can be financially crippling. Your insurer may do its own valuation of the car and come up with a figure below the market value, but the difference should be minimal. If it’s staggering, that’s your cue to consider a different insurance company. Or get a second opinion from an independent car valuer. #PeachCarsTips #CarInsurance #WisdomWednesday #PeachCars

🚨𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥🚨 Nissan Caravan 2006 (KBW) ✅2950cc ✅Automatic ✅Diesel ✅RWD ✅5 doors ✅15 seats ✅Duty paid ✅Locally used ✅Spare tyre 💰Asking: 6̶5̶0̶,̶0̶0̶0̶ ̶K̶E̶S̶ 💰Deal: 𝟓𝟖𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐄𝐒 DM us, call us on 📲0709726900, or visit 🔗for more info. #PeachCars #Nissan #Caravan #NissanCaravan

𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫; 𝐌𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 Eric opens up about the car that first stole his heart and the unexpected choice he ended up making. From highs and lows on the road to life and love lessons learned, his story is one you don’t want to miss. #MyFirstLove #MyFirstLoveCar #MyCarMyFirstLove #MyFirstLoveStory #Valentines #PeachCars

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆?🥰 Tell us in comments.❣️ #MyFirstLove #MyFirstLoveCar #MyCarMyFirstLove #MyFirstLoveStory #Valentines #PeachCars

🚨𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥🚨 Mercedes Benz E250 2014 (KDE) ✅1991cc ✅Automatic ✅Petrol ✅2WD 💰Asking: 3̶,̶1̶0̶0̶,̶0̶0̶0̶ ̶K̶E̶S̶ 💰Deal: 𝟐,𝟖𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐄𝐒 DM us, call us on 📲0709726900, or visit 🔗for more info. #PeachCars #Mercedes #Benz

🚨𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥🚨 Mazda Bongo 2014 (KDK) ✅1790cc ✅Automatic ✅Petrol ✅2WD 💰Asking: 9̶0̶0̶,̶0̶0̶0̶ ̶K̶E̶S̶ 💰Deal: 𝟖𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐊𝐄𝐒 DM us, call us on 📲0709726900, or visit 🔗for more info. #PeachCars #Mazda #Bongo #MazdaBongo

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞? Brian dishes out the red & green flags he looks for in a car, his dream first road trip, and even some dating advice inspired by car buying! Tell us in the comments section though, what kind of lover would your car be if it had a personality? 😜 #MyFirstLove #MyFirstLoveCar #MyCarMyFirstLove #MyFirstLoveStory #PeachCars