Importance of Regular Brake Service
Brakes are incredibly important, so regular service for them is as well. Brakes are the only vehicle component that will bring your vehicle to a stop, which is just as important as making it move. Certain brake parts, such as the pads, wear over time, so you may not notice that they aren't working at their full capacity. Other brake components may become damaged but continue to work until the completely break, which can happen at times that put you in danger. Regular brake inspections and maintenance lead to safer trips, more confidence, and shorter stopping distances.
Common Types of Brake Service and Issues
Braking systems in vehicles are fairly similar from model to model and brand to brand. They rely on a variety of brake components working together to smoothly yet quickly bring your car, truck, or SUV to a stop. Here are some of the most common types of brake service we tackle at our Toyota service center near Springfield.
- Brake pad replacement
- Brake rotor resurfacing
- Brake caliper replacement
- Brake inspection
- Brake fluid flush and refill
- Brake mechanism adjustment
Our service center handles all of these brake maintenance tasks, and we recommend scheduling a brake inspection about once a year. You should also schedule brake service if you notice any of the following issues while driving your vehicle.
- Your vehicle takes longer to come to a full stop
- The brakes feel spongy, or you have to push the pedal down further for the brakes to engage
- Your car pulls when you apply the brakes
- Vibration or odd noises when braking
- You have to pump the brakes to get them to engage
