Regular brake inspections and service keep them healthy and ensure your vehicle has the stopping power it needs. The question is how often should you get a brake service and where should you go? Your Honda Dealer has qualified professionals that will be able to inspect, service, and repair your brakes when needed.
How Often Should You Get a Brake Service at Your Honda Dealer?
The brakes in your car need to be inspected regularly so they can be serviced when needed. Many signs will let you know when you should have your brakes checked. Of course, the first thing you should do is check your vehicle’s owner’s manual. However, if this doesn’t give you a timeframe, a good rule of thumb is to have them checked every 20,000 to 60,000 miles or every four to six months.
Strange Sounds
In addition to keeping to a regular maintenance schedule, you should get your vehicle in for service if you hear strange sounds while pressing the brake pedal. High-pitched sounds, such as squealing, are a quickly identifiable sign that you need to get the vehicle in to have the brakes checked. Another sound that will alert you to a problem with your brakes is grinding. You should never ignore abnormal sounds when braking.
The sounds brakes make when they need to be serviced is a safety feature that has been built into modern vehicles. This safety feature alerts the driver that the brakes need to be serviced or replaced, so they don’t fail while you’re on the road. In addition, the grinding sound often indicates that metal parts are grinding on one another, causing damage. Get your vehicle to the professionals at your local dealership as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
Causes of Brake Wear
Over time all brakes will wear down and will need to be either repaired or replaced. Having your brakes checked every time your tires are rotated is an excellent way to monitor your brakes’ condition. However, several things can cause your brakes to wear more quickly. If you identify with any of these, you may need maintenance appointments for your brakes more often.
Driving on hills that include many sharp turns, stop-and-go traffic, cheap parts, and driving on rough terrain are all things that can wear your brakes down faster and warrant more frequent maintenance and service trips. Conversely, highway driving rather than stop-and-go traffic as well as gentle stops are two things that will extend the life of your brakes. Remember that regular maintenance can help you avoid costly repair bills and extensive damage in the long run.
There are many components that make up the braking system in your vehicle. The pads, rotors, calipers, and other parts all have different timetables for replacement and maintenance. Your dealership has professionals that are trained and certified to maintain, inspect, and repair your vehicle with OEM parts. Contact us at Kelly Grimsley Honda to schedule an appointment with our certified service department today.
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