Published by admin at April 17, 2017 One way to help keep the vehicle operating at top performance levels is to make sure it is maintained properly. The brake system is important because it allows the vehicle to slow down or stop when you need it to. Proper brakes can also decrease the chance of an accident, like a collision or rear-ending another vehicle. If anytime between visits you notice something out of the norm, make sure to bring the vehicle in and we can inspect it for you. If you ignore any warning signs of a brake problem, you could be doing more harm than you realize. It is always recommended to bring your vehicle in at the first sign of an issue, no matter how small it might be. Having the brakes checked works best when the tires are completely off and we can actually see, touch, and measure the brake pads. It is possible to estimate the brake pads with the tires on, but a more accurate estimate of their life is when the tires are off. Checking the brakes can happen each time the tires get rotated, when you get new tires put on or if there is going to be a tire alignment. If you notice an issue, make sure to bring the vehicle in so we can inspect it for you. They brakes should be inspected because then we can notice if any issue is starting to form with them. The brakes are an important part of your vehicle because they allow you to slow down, turn a corner properly, and also stop the vehicle. With a proper working brake system, you will be able to stop when you need to. This will increase the safety of your vehicle because you can trust the brake system. If you notice that the brake pedal is spongy, or extremely hard, then bring the vehicle in. There could be an issue with the brake lines of your vehicle. By bringing the vehicle in, we will check the brake pads and how much thickness is left on each one. If one is lower than the others, then they should all be changed at the same time. Besides the brake pads, we will inspect the rotors and the calipers that work the braking system. Even though the brake pads see the most amount of work and get used up, the other parts sometimes need frequent checking too. When the brake pads are replaced, sometimes the rotors will also need replacing. If the brake pads get too low, then it could cause wearing on the other parts behind it. Having us inspect the brake pads and brake rotors can help provide you with a safe and reliable vehicle.