Brake Pad Service

Brake Pad Service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood

When your vehicle is hitting high speeds on the road, it’s going to need a strong force to slow it down and bring it to a stop. Your brakes are constantly toiling away in the background, but over time, they may eventually start to wear down and break. When you want to make sure that your brakes are working properly near Coleman, Brownwood, or Comanche, you’ll want to head to Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood.

Your Model’s Brakes

If you ever tried to push a vehicle forward, you know that it takes an incredible amount of force to get it moving, so you can only imagine how much force it takes to bring your model to a halt. Your brakes work through hydraulic pressure, so when you press down on the pedal, you get an immediate response. Over time though, your brake pads will begin to wear away from the intense friction that they have to deal with. This process takes a long time, as your brake pads are carefully engineered so that they last for as long as possible, but once they start to give out, you’ll immediately want to schedule a service. If you happen to wait too long, you could risk your safety on the road and your rotors themselves may even become damaged. This can lead to needing additional repairs that can cost you more in the long run.

Watching for Wear

When you’re trying to stay on top of your brakes, you’ll want to take the time to inspect them yourself. If you’re mechanically inclined, you can start by jacking up your model before removing one of your wheels. Generally, your brakes will be located in the front. From there, you should be able to view your brake pad directly, and you’ll be able to measure the thickness. They should last somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, so if you have a vehicle with a lot of mileage, it may be time to check. If you aren’t capable of taking your wheel off yourself or you lack the tools, you’ll want to keep a close eye on how your vehicle is handling. This can give you an approximation of how your brakes are faring. 

• Squealing When Braking
• It’s Harder to Stop
• Your Model Pulls to The Side
• Your Brake Pedal Pushes Back Rapidly
• Your Model Grinds to a Halt 
• Your Rotor Has Visual Grooves

Scheduling a Brake Service

Since your brakes are your most important safety feature, you won’t want to wait until it comes to your next service. Driving on worn brakes can be difficult at best, and dangerous at worst. Once you arrive, our mechanics will be able to inspect everything from your brake pads to your actual lines in order to make sure that your model is truly ready for the road. If an issue is found, you’ll quickly be notified so that you’re kept in the loop throughout the service. If you’re looking to handle some of your routine maintenance while you’re at the dealership, you can also easily ask for an oil change, a tire rotation, and more. A lot of work goes into maintaining a vehicle, but at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood, we’re here to help you in any way that we can.
 

Your brakes are important, so when you need service, you’ll want to immediately schedule an appointment with Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood.