Brake Checks & Repair
Your vehicle’s engine and gas helps you get to the places you want to go, but your brakes make sure you can stop there too. At Waldan Auto Services in Austin, TX, we understand how crucial brakes are to you and your loved one’s safety and are experts at brake warning signs, maintenance and repairs. Here is some helpful information about how your car’s brakes work and some important signs to watch out for.
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How Automotive Brakes Work
The wheels on your vehicle are bolted in place to smooth steel discs called rotors which is capsuled by a heavy duty caliper. The caliper’s job is to store the brake pads, which are made of material that creates friction and slows your speed. When you press on the brake, pressure from your car’s hydraulics forces the brake pads against the rotor slowing your car to the degree you press the brake.
Normal Brake Pad Lifespan
When you brake, the friction created between your brake pads and steel rotors wears away at your brake pads over time making them thinner. The brake pad material can last to 40,000 – 60,000 miles which can be as long as five years depending on your driving environment and demand. It can be hard to tell when your brake pads are nearing their end, and it’s much cheaper to replace brake pads than rotors. Here are the top signs to watch out for regarding your brakes:
Vehicle pulls to one side during braking
A noticeable pulsing cycle while braking
Wheels that regularly lock up while braking
Continually having to press the brake pedal further down for the same stopping effect
Shaking through the steering wheel while braking
A grinding, squeaking or groaning noise while braking
Remember to watch out for these warning signs, and bring your vehicle into Waldan Auto Services in Austin, TX for all of our regularly scheduled brake checks and sudden brake repairs. The experts at MC Tires & Auto will be able to expertly identify the problem, the right solution for you and get you back on the road as quickly and at the best possible rate.
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301 West Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78751
Hours
M-F: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Sat: 7:30am – 3:00pm
Phone
(512) 552-1013
Waldan Auto Services