Did you know that every 40,000-50,000 miles you drive that you need to replace your car brake pads? Seems like a lot, but it adds up really quickly! It’s important to chain your pads often so that you prevent yourself from getting into a car accident. However, some telltale signs will occur so that you don’t have to guess when your Clermont Toyota is due for a brake service. Since it’s an essential service to have it’s best to stay on top of it with the following tips!
Unsettling sounds from your car brake pads
#1 Squeaking sounds.
If your Clermont Toyota car starts to make squealing or squeaking noises when you’re driving, then you need to come on down to Toyota of Clermont ASAP! When your Toyota car makes this sound, it means that the car brake pads have worn past the level of being safe. It might take you longer to stop, and, in turn, would create a potential car accident.
#2 Grinding brakes!
When you pump those brakes, you shouldn’t hear a horrifying grinding sound. However, if you happen to hear this noise, then your pads have worn down so much that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. At this point, your car brakes could fail the next time you come to a complete stop. This will be much more costly to fix, rather than just fixing your car brake pads. If you’re unsure of what a sound is, our auto service technicians can have a look at your Clermont Toyota and let you know what’s happening.
#3 Vibration.
This vibration feeling could mean that your car brake pads are worn unevenly. This means that your car brake pads are worn in different spots. Luckily, our auto service technicians know just what to do in this scenario and can get your Clermont Toyota car back in business!
#4 Taking longer to stop.
Taking longer to come to a complete stop happens when your car brake pads need to be changed and are on their last leg. This can be a potentially very dangerous situation for you!
Caution… my dashboard is lit up
#5 Indicator light.
If your Clermont Toyota car has a light that comes on then you’re in luck! The light that’ll come on is either the antilock braking system (ABS) or the brake system warning light.
#6 Thinner pads.
When you’re doing your weekly car maintenance check, and see that your car brake pads are worn down below 1/4-inch, then you should bring your Clermont Toyota car down to our expert auto service technicians. This is the absolute lowest you should ever let your pads get down to.
Come on down to Toyota of Clermont! We can fix your car pads for you and have your Toyota car working like brand new! Call (352) 404-7001 and book a service with us today!
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