Brake Pad Replacement

When Brake Pads Need Replacing

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As you drive you place a lot of pressure on your brakes and in general brake pads will last from 30,000 to 70,000 miles. Keep in mind that this is general maintenance advice and there are a lot of other factors that affect your brakes. Factors such as your driving style, your age, the types of roads you drive on, traffic levels, and the complexity of the drive can all cause your brakes to wear down faster than expected.

Signs Your Brake Pads Need Replacing

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There are many signs your brake pads need replacing and if you encounter any of the following performance issues when driving in Chino Valley you should take your car in for maintenance as soon as possible. Common issues include squeaking noises, grinding sounds, vibration, your brake pedal feels soft when you press down, and your car being slow to stop or unresponsive.

The Dangers of Driving With Old or Damaged Brake Pads

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There are only so many hours in the day and finding the time to take your car in for maintenance can be a challenge, however, you should not ignore any brake pad issues as these can be very dangerous. Continued daily driving to and from Prescott City can damage your car’s braking system as old brake pads put a strain on the overall system when you stop. There is also your safety to consider as brake pad failure can make stopping unpredictable, inconsistent, and in extreme cases fail.