How Often Should You Get Your Brakes Serviced?
Many drivers often jump into their cars and take off without giving a thought about the condition of their brakes. Only when they find themselves sliding to a stop at a red light do they realize just how important good brakes really are! Don’t wait until you’re faced with a costly brake repair, or worse yet, be the cause of an accident before checking out the condition of your brakes.
Here is a quiz that will help you determine how good (or how bad) your brakes are. When you step on the brake pedal…
- How far does your vehicle travel before it comes to a complete stop? The pads have worn down too thin.
- Your car pulls to a side? A caliper is probably stuck.
- Does the brake pedal pulsate or vibrate as you step on it? The rotors may have become warped from repeated overheating.
- Does the steering wheel vibrate? The rotors may need to be “machined” or smoothed out, or possibly it is time to replace them.
- Is there a squealing sound? Squealing could be caused by pads that are too thin, the rotors need to be smoother out, of the braking components are of inferior quality.
- Do you hear grinding? There is metal-on-metal contact between the brake pads and the rotors.
Service Tip: To prevent a major brake repair, have your brakes inspected about every other oil change, especially if it has been a while since you’ve had them serviced. Don’t compromise the safety of you and your passengers, or other motorists because of failing brakes.
Need to know more about how often should you get your brakes serviced? Contact our ASE-certified technicians at Rebel Automotive for more information about brake repair and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV, and North Las Vegas, NV.
Many drivers often jump into their cars and take off without giving a thought about the condition of their brakes. Only when they find themselves sliding to a stop at a red light do they realize just how important good brakes really are! Don’t wait until you’re faced with a costly brake repair, or worse yet, be the cause of an accident before checking out the condition of your brakes.
Here is a quiz that will help you determine how good (or how bad) your brakes are. When you step on the brake pedal…
- How far does your vehicle travel before it comes to a complete stop? The pads have worn down too thin.
- Your car pulls to a side? A caliper is probably stuck.
- Does the brake pedal pulsate or vibrate as you step on it? The rotors may have become warped from repeated overheating.
- Does the steering wheel vibrate? The rotors may need to be “machined” or smoothed out, or possibly it is time to replace them.
- Is there a squealing sound? Squealing could be caused by pads that are too thin, the rotors need to be smoother out, of the braking components are of inferior quality.
- Do you hear grinding? There is metal-on-metal contact between the brake pads and the rotors.
Service Tip: To prevent a major brake repair, have your brakes inspected about every other oil change, especially if it has been a while since you’ve had them serviced. Don’t compromise the safety of you and your passengers, or other motorists because of failing brakes.
Need to know more about how often should you get your brakes serviced? Contact our ASE-certified technicians at Rebel Automotive for more information about brake repair and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV, and North Las Vegas, NV.
