Brake Service near Bethel Park

Brake Services We Offer at Our Dealership near Bethel Park

Your vehicle's brake system is composed of many parts that all need to be inspected and possibly even repaired or replaced at regular intervals. To keep your BMW in great shape, we offer a variety of brake services that address every component of your braking system, including:

• Brake rotors
• Brake calipers
• Brake pads
• Brake fluid

If you're not sure which services your vehicle needs, ask our factory-trained and BMW-certified technicians! They can provide expert recommendations based on your vehicle's current mileage, as well as the description of any issues you may be experiencing.

How Often Should I Schedule Brake Service?

You'll want to schedule brake service roughly every 50,000 miles, which is about every two to three years for the average driver. Our factory-trained and BMW-certified technicians will also check your brake system with your yearly inspection, so we can catch any potential issues with your brakes as early as possible.

For your specific vehicle's brake maintenance needs, consult your owner's manual.

Signs Your BMW Needs Brake Service

Bringing your vehicle to a BMW-certified service center at the recommended maintenance intervals is one of the best ways to ensure your brakes are in the best condition possible. However, if you're overdue for service or there's an issue with your system, you may receive signals from your BMW that it's time to visit the service center. Some of those signs may include:

• Squeaking or grinding sounds
• Brake fluid leaks
• Vibrating or pulling while braking

You may also see a red light on your dashboard that says BRAKE. If you see this, first check to make sure that the parking brake is not engaged. If it isn't, then contact our service center as soon as possible for assistance and avoid driving until you've had your brake system checked by a certified BMW technician.

Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?

Often, our Bethel Park area customers want to know why their brakes are squeaking. The good news is that this can be completely normal-and even positive! In many instances, squeaking brakes are simply a sign that your brake pads are ready to be replaced.

Brake pads include something called a wear indicator. This is a piece of metal that's positioned behind the fabric of the brake pads. With regular use, your brake pads begin to wear down from friction. At this point, that wear indicator will scrape against your rotor when you brake, indicating that it's time for a new set of brake pads.

If you hear this squeaking noise, simply contact our BMW service center and speak to a technician about scheduling service.