Your Brake System
Your brake system includes several components. When you press down on the brake pedal, hydraulic fluid is forced through the brake lines, which causes the pads to press against the rotors to stop the vehicle. While there are many working parts, this is a simplified explanation for how your brakes work. Because the brake pads are doing the most work and have the most friction, they are the component of the system that wears out fastest.
Why Your Brakes Need Service
When your brake pads press against the rotors, they generate a lot of heat caused by friction. The pads are made of metal and ceramic, which wears down over time from the friction. Once they wear down, they aren’t as effective at stopping the vehicle. It may take longer to stop after you press on the brake pedal than normal. After the brake pads wear down, they begin to put grooves in the rotors, leading to rotor replacement.
When our Service Center services your brake system, we conduct a visual inspection of the components to see if they are worn or if there is a leak. If there is a leak in the brake line or another component, it can prevent the brakes from stopping the vehicle, leading to an accident. That’s why it’s important to have your brakes inspected and serviced regularly.
Types of Brake Service
We offer a variety of brake services to keep everything working correctly. These services include:
- Brake inspection, whether you’ve noticed a funny sound or just want to know if your brakes need service.
- Brake pad replacement when they are worn down too low to be effective.
- Brake rotor service to replace worn or damaged rotors.
- Brake shoe replacement is the same as brake pads on systems that have drum brakes.
- Brake drum service is similar to rotors.
- Brake fluid replacement or leak repair.
- Anti-lock system service to include ABS sensors and other components.
- Brake repair for all other parts of the brake system.
Service at K H Nissan
If you’ve noticed changes in the way your brakes perform or feel they don’t stop the car as quickly, you can schedule brake service with the Service Center at K H Nissan. You can schedule an appointment online or call our team during normal business hours. We provide a comfortable waiting area where you can relax while we take care of your brakes.