Brake Service near Uniontown PA

How Often Do I Need Brake Service?

Unless you notice a clear issue with your braking system, you'll likely need to schedule brake service when you reach the 50,000-mile mark. That's roughly every three to four years for the average driver. At this point, you'll probably need to have your vehicle's brake pads replaced.

Why Do I Need to Replace My Brake Pads?

Brake pads are built to wear down over time. They act as a soft barrier between your brake calipers and rotors as they compress against each other during braking. This creates a lot of friction that naturally causes the fabric in your car's brake pads to wear down.

Once they wear to a certain point, a piece of metal called the wear indicator will become exposed. This causes a squeaking noise when you brake. If you hear this noise, that likely means that it's time to replace your vehicle's brake pads. Simply schedule brake service at our Uniontown area dealership and we'll take care of it for you.

Other Reasons to Schedule Brake Service near Uniontown

While brake pad replacements are the most common form of brake service we perform, there are many other reasons why you may need to service your brakes. For example, excessive braking can lead to warped rotors that need to be replaced.

Generally, if you notice the following signs, you'll want to call our dealership to schedule service:

• Squeaking sounds from your brakes
• Brake fade or slower-than-average braking
• Pulling to one side during braking
• Vibrations when braking

How to Protect Your Vehicle's Braking System

If you want to extend the time between brake services, there are a few things you can do that can help protect the overall health of your braking system as you drive around Uniontown. These include:

Following all speed limits and keeping a safe following distance
This is simply good advice for safe driving; however, following posted speed limits and keeping a safe following distance can also be good for your braking system. Frequent emergency braking or quick stops can wear down your brakes, but following safe driving practices may help to keep them healthy.

Planning commutes and drives around highways
The frequent stop-and-go traffic that comes with city driving can put plenty of pressure on your brakes and cause them to wear down more quickly. Stick to the highways when you can to limit how much you need to use your brakes.

Limiting towing when possible
Braking while towing something heavy requires your brakes to do a lot of work. If you want to keep your brakes in good shape, limit towing as much as possible. If that's not practical, use engine braking where it's safe to do so.