Your vehicle’s brake system needs regular maintenance. This includes checking the condition of the front brake pads and replacing them when they are worn. The replacement schedule will vary with the make, model, and year of your vehicle. The best guidance is to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual to know when to replace the brake pads. At Gurnee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, our team is ready to provide you with a brake pad inspection. If you do need to have them replaced, we’ll take care of it while you wait. With our commitment to quality service, many of our customers make the short drive from Waukegan, North Chicago, Grayslake, and Lindenhurst, IL for service.
Through ongoing use, your vehicle’s front brake pads wear down. Depressing the brake pedal forces the brake pads into contact with the brake rotors. This creates high pressure and friction that allows the vehicle to slow and eventually stop. This constant pressure on the brake pad will cause it to wear down over time. Because you have so much forward momentum, your vehicle’s front brake pads take on the bulk of the responsibility when braking.
Many newer vehicles have dashboard indicators that will light up when the brake pads need replacing. You will need to follow the guidance in your vehicle’s owner’s manual if your vehicle is older. Regardless, any time that you hear grinding or squealing noises from your brakes, you need to have them inspected. This can indicate that it’s time for the brake pads to be replaced. Another sign is vibration in the steering column and a slower response when the brake pedal is depressed. These signs all show you that the vehicle is not in good condition and needs maintenance. When the front brake pads are worn, you are not safe driving.
If you are having problems with your brakes, visit our Express Service Center for a brake inspection. While you are at our service center, our certified and factory-trained technicians will examine the entire braking system for any wear or damage, and if you need front brake pad replacement, we’ll take care of that. This includes the caliper, rotors, brake pads and brakes. After replacing the brake pads, they will lubricate the entire system. They will also check the level and quality of the brake fluid.
At our service department in Gurnee, IL, our team will take care of any brake system issues that you have. When you need scheduled maintenance or you start hearing unusual noises from your brakes, come see us. We’re always ready to care for your vehicle!
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