If you are one of the millions of Americans that have to suffer a daily commute, fighting heavy traffic back and forth between home and the office, the brakes on your car can be called upon innumerable times before you reach your destination. Needless to say, as brakes are a mechanical component that takes considerable stress, they are prone to wearing out. As brakes wear slowly you may not realize your car needs brake repair in Midway until it’s too late.
An obvious indication that your brakes need attention is a high pitched squeal coming from the wheels every time you press down on the brake pedal. Most manufacturers of brake pads include an indicator which is imbedded in the pad, when the pad wears to the point where service and repair is needed; the metal insert rubs against the brake rotor. Depending on your particular driving habits, you probably have no more than a month before you need to seek pad replacement.
Not all pad manufacturers include an indicator, this is especially true with aftermarket products; this being the case there is no high pitched squeal to warn of impending problems. There are other signs however that you may be in need of brake repair in Midway. It may take longer for your car to stop than normal or the pedal may depress further than it did a few months ago. Regular checks of your entire braking system is a good idea, your mechanic can do this quickly by doing little more than removing a wheel.
Rotors are more difficult to deal with and they usually last through two or three sets of brake pads before needing any attention. If you feel the car shimmy or the steering wheel feels shaky in your hands this is an indication that a rotor is warped and needs replacing.
It may not be necessary to replace a warped rotor; often the service technician can shave material off the rotor once it is mounted in a lathe. This process, known as “turning the rotor” makes them smooth and run true. If there is any doubt about the integrity of the rotor, replace it.
Neglecting the signs that your brakes require attention is an option of course, but not a good one. If you wait until your car grinds to a halt rather than glide to a halt you can end up doing considerable damage and then you will be faced with significant brake repair in Midway which will cost you unnecessarily.
If you need brake repair in Midway you can be guaranteed of the best parts and service when you take your vehicle into VIP Tire & Auto Centers.
