Book Brake Pad Replacements Today

1. Your car vibrates when braking.
Whenever you press on your brakes and your car starts to vibrate, this is a sign that your brake discs are warped, which will cause uneven brake pad wear. Get your brake pads inspected right away.

2. It takes longer for your car to stop.
If your car is having trouble stopping when you press the brakes, you'll want a mechanic to check on them as soon as possible.

3. You hear a grinding sound when braking.
When you hear a loud, squeaking noise whenever you press your brakes, it's a sure sign that your brake pads are already worn and grinding onto your brake discs. Get your brake pads replaced immediately to prevent permanently damaging your discs leading to more considerable repair costs.

New brake pads generally last between 30,000 to 35,000 kilometres. But in reality, it varies from vehicle to vehicle and driver to driver.

Drivers in urban areas with heavy stop and go commuter traffic, for example, will be pressing on the brakes more frequently vs drivers in rural areas or those who stay mainly on highways.

There are also people who "ride the brake," using their brakes harder and more frequently than other drivers, making the brake pads wear out faster.

Our specialists will perform the following procedures during a brake pad replacement; Your car will be raised using a hoist to remove the wheels to gain access to the vehicle's braking system.

They will then check the status of your brake fluid, brake discs, brake calliper and brake pads and replace them if necessary. Expect the mechanic to test drive your vehicle as well to check if the repairs were successful.