Brake Service

Brake Service at Don Herring Auto Group

Keeping up with your car isn’t always the easiest thing in the world, as there’s a lot that you’ll need to consider. If there’s one system that you’ll want to consistently keep tabs on though, it’s your brakes. A lot of drivers don’t realize that every time they stop, their brakes have to deal with all of that friction. This can cause them to wear away over time, which can lead to dangerous conditions. You can check your brakes today at one of our Don Herring Auto Group locations.

Why is Brake Service So Important?

When it comes to your brakes, it’s vital that you provide them with routine service, as they could impact:

• Your Safety: Your brakes keep you safe when you’re driving. If you notice that it’s taking longer to slow down to a stop, it’s important to schedule service immediately. While an extra second might not seem like much at first, you never know when the person in front of you is going to slam on their brakes.
• Your Performance: If you’re the type of person who cares about their car’s performance, your model’s brakes are going to play a huge role in how well you can handle the road. It’s nice to hit high speeds, but if you can’t slow down, you’re going to have a serious problem on your hands.
• Your Wallet: Bad brakes can often lead to accidents. Even if you’re quick enough to hit your brakes in the event of an accident, you might not be able to stop in time. It’s a lot cheaper to replace your brake pads or rotors than your entire car.

How Do I Know If My Brakes Are Bad?

There are a few different signs that you’ll begin to notice with wearing brakes.

• Dashboard Lights: Your lights are usually the first sign that something is wrong.
• How Are Your Brakes Responding?: If your brakes feel hard and stiff when you try to stop, then you may be dealing with contaminated brake fluid. You might also notice that your model vibrates when you brake, or that it takes longer to stop. In some cases, your vehicle might even pull to the side when you brake.
• Your Engine Misfires: You might not be quick to blame this on your brakes, but a bad power brake booster can actually cause your engine to misfire.
• Listen for Noises and Look for Leaks: If there’s a pool of fluid underneath your vehicle, you’ll want to talk to a mechanic as this could be from a number of different systems. As for noise, you might hear squeaking, grinding, and even rattling when you brake.

What Does Brake Service Include?

There are quite a few different brake services. When you visit one of our locations, we can help you with any of the following.

• A 55-Point Inspection: If you’re not sure where to start, we can inspect your brakes for you.
• Brake Pad Replacement: This is one of the most common services that you’ll need, as your brake pads are going to wear away eventually.
• Brake Rotor Service: If you’ve been driving around with brake pads that are practically worn away, you may have damaged your rotors.
• Brake Fluid Service: Over time, you might find that your brake fluid has become contaminated. If you’re dealing with a leak, you might also need a quick top-up alongside your repair.
• And More

 If you’re worried about your brakes, you can schedule a service at one of our Don Herring Auto Group locations.