Brakes are one of the most critical components of your vehicle. When they fail, it can make stopping more difficult and driving more dangerous. Your brake system is made up of several parts, but one of the first to need attention are the brake pads. If you live around Plano, Addison, or Frisco, you can get brake pad service from Premier Autos of Dallas.
Brake Pad Replacement Service Near Plano, TX
How Your Brakes Work
Most vehicles today use disc brakes on the front with many of them also included on the rear brakes. When the driver pushes on the brake pedal, brake fluid produces hydraulic pressure in the hoses and brake lines. The brake pads are pressed against the sides of the rotor, creating friction. The friction causes the vehicle to slow down and come to a stop. It's that same friction that causes the metal pads to wear out.
Brake pads wear out at different intervals. Most are designed to last between 30,000 and 50,000 miles with some going even longer. Ceramic brake pads last longer than metal pads. How you drive also impacts how soon your pads will wear out. If you do most of your driving in the city with numerous stops, the pads will wear out faster than if you drive on the highway most of the time.
How to Know When Your Brake Pads Need Replacing
Brake pads wear out when they become too thin to work effectively. The service technicians at Premier Autos of Dallas will measure the thickness of your brakes pads and let you know if they need to be replaced right away or in the next few months.
Some signs that your brake pads need to be replaced include:
- You hear squealing when you press the brake pedal.
- You may hear grinding when you try to stop, which means you're wearing down the rotors.
- Your vehicle takes longer to stop.
- Your vehicle pulls to one side when you attempt to stop.
- You may notice a change in the feel of the brakes - either stiffer or spongier.
- You can see grooves in the rotors.
If you put off replacing the brake pads, you'll eventually need to replace the rotors and even the calipers as well. Your repairs will be costlier than if you replace the brake pads when you first notice issues, or the service technician tells you it's time for brake replacement.
Get Brake Pad Service with Premier Autos of Dallas
If you need your brakes looked at, you can schedule service online with Premier Autos of Dallas. We'll inspect your brake pads, lines, and other components and let you know what we find. You can count on us to make any repairs necessary to keep you safe on the road. We offer a comfortable waiting area while we work on your vehicle or use our shuttle service to take you home or to your job until your vehicle is ready to go.
Let Premier Autos of Dallas care for your brakes. Schedule brake pad service with us today.