Do you know how your brakes work? If you have disc brakes, you also have brake pads. These are used to rub against the rotor and slow the car. As you might guess, they are the key to brake function, but a lot of the vehicles we see at D Mac’s Auto Repair in Escondido, CA have brake pads that are a bit too worn for safety. To ensure our customers remain safe, we offer this advice on how to check your car’s brake pads.
Step One: Do Regular Auto Maintenance in Escondido
Though we might do all of your auto repair in Escondido, we would rather do brake maintenance than a long list of avoidable repairs caused by a major brake problem. By coming in for regular services, including brake repair, we can really help to keep your brake pads at the right levels.
Step Two: Get a Feel for Issues
You probably need brake pads, or brake repair in Escondido if you feel vibrations in the steering wheel whenever you push the brake pedal. You can be going quite slow or at regular speed, but no matter what, if the brake pads are worn, they will cause a lot of noticeable shaking when used.
Step Three: You Hear Them
Brake pads are designed to alert you to the fact they are worn. They create a metal on metal whine that just gets louder as they get more worn. Noisy brakes are usually brakes that need pads.
Step Four: You See Issues
Learn the visual signs that wear is occurring. The absence of dust on the wheels actually means there is no more padding left and you can also gauge this by looking at the pad. If you see less than 1/4″ thickness, it is time to call our shop.
Contact Our Brake Repair Specialists in Escondido
Do you think you need some brake work? If so, it is time to get in touch with us by calling our Escondido, CA shop at 760-746-0111. You can also use our online contact form and a member of our service team will get back to you quickly.
