Brake Pads Service Near Poway, CA

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Brake Pads Service with Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad

When you press on the brake pedal, you expect your vehicle to stop. Whether you’re arriving home or had a deer run out into your path, you want to know that your brakes work as they’re supposed to. If you live around Claremont, San Marcos, or Temecula, you can have your brake pads serviced at Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad.

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Why Are Your Brake Pads Important?

Brake pads sit on either side of the rotor. When you press on the brake pedal, the pads grip the rotors, causing the wheels to slow down and the vehicle to come to a stop. The brake pads have a friction material that wears down over time. As this material gets thinner, it takes longer for the brakes to cause the vehicle to stop.

Brake pads generally last somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 miles. The type of material that makes up the brake pads affects how long they will last. Some are made to last even longer, such as ceramic pads.

You can inspect your brake pads and tell if they are wearing out. The thickness can be measured to determine if the pads need to be replaced. You can bring your vehicle to the Service Center at Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad to have a brake inspection.

Signs Your Brake Pads Need to Be Replaced

Besides a visual inspection, you can tell the brake pads are ready to be replaced with the following signs:

  • You hear a squealing noise when you press on the brake pedal.
  • You hear a grinding sound as you apply the brakes, which indicates the pads are thin enough to cause damage to the rotors.
  • It takes longer for the vehicle to come to a complete stop.
  • You feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.
  • The brakes feel spongy when you press on them.
  • The vehicle may pull to one side when you attempt to stop if only one side of the brake pads are worn.
  • You can see grooves on the surface of the rotor.

If you notice any of these signs, you should schedule service with Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad. You can continue to drive until the brake pads have only about 2/32 of an inch of material left. If you keep driving after this point, you risk not having the brakes work as they should to prevent an accident. You can also damage more of your vehicle’s braking and steering system, such as the calipers.

Schedule Service with Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad

Trust the service team at Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad to help you stay safe on the road. We’ll perform a brake inspection and let you know the condition of your brake pads. If you’re experiencing any of the signs mentioned above, we’ll let you know if the issue is your brakes and provide you with a written estimate for the cost of repair.

Let Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad take care of the brakes on your vehicle. Contact us for service to your brake pads today.