Brake Service near Washington PA

How Often Should I Schedule Brake Service near Washington?

For most Washington area drivers, they'll need to schedule brake service roughly every 50,000 miles. That's around the time that your vehicle's brake pads will wear down to the wear indicator. At this time, you may hear a squeaking sound when you brake.

However, the frequency with which you'll need to service your car's brakes can vary, depending on where and how you drive. That's why we recommend:

• Following posted speed limits
• Maintaining a safe distance between you and other vehicles
• Sticking to highways and avoiding city driving when possible

Doing these things can help you prevent frequent emergency braking or avoid the constant stop-and-go traffic of city driving. We also recommend that you avoid towing, if possible, since this can put extra strain on your entire braking system.

If you can't avoid towing, then try to utilize engine braking when it's safe to do so to limit how often you're pressing on the brakes.

Do I Need to Service My Brakes?

You already know that you'll likely need to replace your vehicle's brake pads around the 50,000-mile mark. However, that's not the only reason why your car might need brake service. It may have warped rotors or need new brake fluid, among other possible maintenance needs.

Generally, you'll want to make sure to schedule brake service if you notice any of these symptoms while driving:

• A squeaking sound when braking
• A constant clicking noise
• Longer brake times or brake fade
• Pulling slightly to one side when braking
• Brake pedal vibrations when pressed

You should also watch your dashboard for a red symbol that says the word BRAKE. If you see this symbol on your vehicle's dashboard, first check the parking brake. If it's not engaged, then there may be an issue with the overall braking system that the experts in our service center will need to address. Schedule service as soon as possible if you see this symbol.