Brake Service

Brake Service at Stanley Ford Sweetwater

You’re going to want to take your brakes seriously, which is why you’re always going to want to pay attention to how they’re doing. Your brakes are bound to eventually run into issues, whether that’s leaks or something more. When you’re trying to make sure that your vehicle is safe near Abilene, Sweetwater, or Roscoe, you’ll want to receive maintenance from Stanley Ford Sweetwater.

General Brake Maintenance 

Staying on top of your maintenance isn’t always easy if you lead a busy life. It’s easy to remember to change your oil or your tires, but other systems like your brakes might go unnoticed. Your brakes are vital to everyday driving, and without a working pair, you’re almost bound to end up in some kind of crash. When it comes to your brakes, you’re generally going to want to have your brake fluid changed somewhere between two and five years while your brake shoes will need to be changed between 20,000 and 80,000 miles. This is a wide range, so you’re going to want to make sure that you keep a close eye on how they’re doing when you’re driving so that you can always be one step ahead.

Diagnosing The Problem

There’s a long and extensive list of symptoms that you might experience when your brakes begin to go bad. You might notice a change in how your pedal actually feels, and if you that it’s stiffened up or on the other side of the coin, softened, then your brake lines might be in trouble. Your brake lines are responsible for keeping the hydraulic pressure required to bring you to a stop, so they’re vital to general operations. That’s why you should immediately check for leaks when you’re worried about how your lines are doing. Contaminants and air infiltrating your lines may pose other issues on a level that you won’t be able to immediately see. When you do try to stop, you may also hear squeaking or grinding sounds, alongside shaking and vibrations. If you notice this, there’s a good chance that your rotors are damaged. Since it can be so hard to pin down what’s wrong with your brakes, it’s important to get a professional’s opinion when you’re in trouble.

Fixing Your Brakes

If you’ve found that you’re experiencing one or more of the aforementioned symptoms, you might be wondering what’s next. Once you schedule an appointment, the first order of business is a brake inspection. This makes sure that our mechanics don’t miss anything when repairing your vehicle, and allows them to find potential issues before they become larger problems later. Our mechanics will go through everything from your connectors to each individual brake part. Once they comb over everything, they’ll be able to point to any possible damage or concerns. After this, different services may be recommended depending on what it is your vehicle needs. This can include rotor and pad replacements, rotor resurfacing, or brake line repairs. Depending on how your vehicle fares, you may find that you need multiple services. When you make it back onto the streets after your maintenance though, you can be sure that your brakes are ready for action.