Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Denver. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You’ll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc – or rotor – to slow the wheels. The brake pads are attached to a caliper that squeezes the pads against the rotor. It’s kind of like how squeezing the handbrake on a bicycle pushes the brake pads against the wheel of the bike.
Now brake pads just wear away with use – like a pencil eraser wears out. The good news is that replacing brake pads is a straight-forward repair.
If you hear squealing or grinding when you use the brakes, have your Express Car Care service adviser check them out. He’ll have a technician perform a thorough brake inspection to see what needs to be done. He’ll check for signs of brake problems and go over other brake components to see that they’re working properly. He can tell you if it’s time to replace the pads or if there are other issues with your brakes that should be addressed. Some people make the mistake of ignoring the warning signs and keep on driving long after the pads are completely worn out. When that happens, metal brake components will grind on the rotor, damaging it enough that it needs to be resurfaced or replaced.
Rotors can also warp or crack, in which case they’ll need to be replaced. Brake calipers also wear out over time. They can develop leaks or the caliper pistons can freeze open or closed – either way it’s not good. When this happens it’s time to replace the calipers. A thorough brake inspection will reveal worn bearings or seals as well.
The new brake pads we put on your vehicle will restore your brakes to manufacturers’ specifications. Or, we can install upgraded parts to increase your stopping power and reduce brake noise and brake dust. We have several options to meet your braking requirements and your budget.
Taking care of your brakes keeps them working safely – and you could prevent premature brake repairs down the road. At Express Car Care in Denver, we install quality NAPA replacement parts.
Always care about your car brake pads. brakes are most important part of the car.
Cars! This object that so important to us always seems that is breaking down already. I definitely pocket this information. My girlfriend car coincidentally just started acting up with brakes this morning.
I’m pretty sure that the brakes on my car need to be repaired but I’m not entirely sure how to go about doing that. I do hear squealing when I brake so I’m glad you brought that up in your article. I also didn’t know that the rotors can warp or crack so I will be sure to have the mechanic check those out when I take my car in.
how can I judge Which type of brakes are comfortable for my car?
I do agree with the fact that the appearance of the abnormal sign which indicates the mechanical issues associated with the vehicle should not be ignored. The reason behind the appearance of such abnormal sound should be identified and fixed in time to keep the brakes in working order. Apart from this, the use of damaged brake pads could influence the ability of the brakes in a very adverse way. So, the condition of the brake pads should be inspected regularly and if damaged, then it should be replaced with suitable substitutes to keep the brakes in working order.