How to Maintain the Muffler Bracket in Your Car

The nuts, bolts, and seals in our cars are critical to its performance as they make the essential components stable enough to function.

The muffler bracket, also known as the exhaust hanger, plays a vital role & should be kept in working order at all times.

If you’re noticing concerning symptoms in your car’s performance, it might have something to do with the muffler bracket.

Here is more information about it, and ways to detect failure & how to prevent issues from occurring.

What is a muffler bracket and why is it important?

A muffler bracket's role is essential to the functioning of your exhaust system & for preventing damage to other parts of your car.

The muffler bracket, or exhaust hanger, is what keeps the muffler and other exhaust piping held up against the bottom of your vehicle.

Your exhaust system and muffler are especially susceptible to damage when cars are lower to the ground.

So it becomes particularly important to gauge whether or not the muffler bracket can keep these parts away from the ground.

Symptoms of a broken muffler bracket

The symptoms of a broken muffler bracket must be taken seriously to avoid safety hazards and expensive repair work.

If you notice a clunking sound when going over speed bumps, your exhaust piping could be bouncing against the bottom of your car.

Even worse, if you hear a dragging sound as you begin to drive, the exhaust system could be dragging along the ground beneath you.

If you notice either of these symptoms, you should bring your car to an automotive specialist immediately for inspection.

Sometimes just the muffler bracket needs to be replaced or repositioned, but if the damage is severe, then the entire exhaust system needs to be repaired.

Symptoms of a broken muffler bracket Ongoing inspections

Following the recommended maintenance plan set forth by the manufacturer is a great way to keep your car in excellent working order.

However, sometimes the designated maintenance schedule simply doesn’t fit our lives, including our typical driving habits and conditions.

Having your vehicle inspected every few months to monitor your vehicle’s overall health is a great way to prevent issues from occurring.

While doing this we have to make sure that the “nuts and bolts” including the muffler bracket are serving their purpose well.

Why it's important to hire a specialist

European import vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar & Audi require specialized services & experienced hands to work on them.

The professionals here at Import Motorworx have an extensive background and education in working with European imports.

Serving the areas of West Los Angeles including Lawndale, Culver City, and South Bay, CA, we have a diverse clientele and have seen it all.

When inspecting the exhaust system, it’s important that your automotive technician also thoroughly evaluates the strength of the muffler bracket.

If you are experiencing the symptoms of a faulty exhaust hanger, please contact us directly to schedule an immediate inspection.

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