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Stop driving and get help if you notice any of these:
- The brake pedal sinks, feels soft, or the car takes longer to stop; or you hear metal grinding when braking
- The steering feels loose, pulls hard, or a wheel wobbles or clunks
- Smoke, a burning smell, or any fluid leaking that smells like fuel
- A red warning light for brakes, oil pressure or engine temperature, or a flashing check-engine light
- A loud bang or clunk followed by a change in how the car handles
Pull over where it is safe, turn off the engine, and arrange a tow to a repair shop. If there is fire or smoke inside the car, get everyone out and call 911.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified mechanic who inspects your car can tell you what is wrong.
How this guide is made: we write these guides with the help of AI tools and check the facts about car parts against published sources listed on each page. Most sources do not confirm the link between a part and a specific noise. These guides are not written or reviewed by a certified mechanic.
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