Brake Service Near Mason

The Importance of Regular Brake Service

Part of keeping your brakes in good shape is keeping an eye out for anything unusual; in fact, you should keep an ear and a nose out for anything out of the ordinary, too, since signs that you have a problem with your brakes can include burning smells, squealing sounds, or a shuddering feeling. You should definitely bring your vehicle in if you notice these or any other abnormalities when bringing your car to a stop.

Our certified experts can thoroughly inspect your vehicle, diagnose the problem, and fix it for you. If you need to replace any parts, you can get a great deal on new OEM parts via our parts department, as OEM parts are built to fit your model and last for the long haul.

But taking care of your brakes isn’t just about reacting when you run into trouble. You should also be proactive by bringing your vehicle in for service at regular intervals. While you can find general rules of thumb about how often you should change your brake pads or get a brake fluid flush, they’re generally pretty wide ranges (for example, every 25,000 to 50,000 miles) and can change based on what kind of vehicle you drive, whether you spend most of your time behind the wheel on city streets or logging miles on the highway, or even how gently or abruptly you tend to hit the brakes. Instead of trying to calculate exactly how often you should come in for brake service, it’s simpler to just come in for your oil change and tire rotation at least once a year.

In order to make sure there are no problems lurking in the background, we bundle a multi-point inspection with your regular oil change and tire rotation. This inspection includes taking a look at your brake system, including lines, hoses, pads, rotors, and the parking brake. If we notice that you need new brake pads, rotor resurfacing, a brake fluid flush, or any other repairs or replacements, we’ll let you know right away so you can get it taken care of.

We’ll also mark anything that’s fine for now but might need attention in the not-too-distant future so you can be prepared for the road ahead, for if or when that problem grows more prominent. If you’re about to take a big road trip, you can always come in for an inspection, even if you’re not due for service. That way, you can get any issues caught and fixed before you’re stuck on the side of the road miles from home.

Irregular Brake Service May Yield Problems

There is a wide range of problems you can run into if you ignore regular brake service. The worst-case scenario is that you’ll be unable to stop your vehicle in time to avoid a collision. This isn’t just a hypothetical risk; according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 22% of car crashes that are caused by vehicle-related problems (as opposed to human error) are related to the braking system. To put that in perspective, issues related to the steering, suspension, transmission, or engine all put together only cause 3% of vehicle-related crashes.

We know that Mason drivers are responsible people who want to keep themselves and their neighbors safe. Even if a brake problem never results in an accident, there are other ways that procrastinating can cost you. As is true with many types of automotive service, putting off regular maintenance can lead to more difficult and expensive problems down the road.

Getting your brake fluid changed or your pads replaced is cheap and easy compared to the service you’ll need if contaminated brake fluid corrodes and damages the entire braking system or your rotors get so warped that you need to replace them prematurely. With good preventative care, you won’t just be staying safe on the road; you’ll also be saving money in the long run.

Other Services We Offer

Our service department does more than just brake maintenance and repair; we’re your one-stop shop for all of your automotive needs. As we already mentioned, we can take care of your oil changes and tire rotations at your preventative visits; here, we’ll always include a multi-point inspection, too, so we can keep track of all of your vehicle’s systems, including fluid levels and battery condition.

We can also get you new tires if yours are worn down or if you want to switch to snow tires before a chilly Ohio winter sets in, get all-terrain tires for an off-road adventure, or get summer tires for your performance vehicle. From diagnostics to engine repairs to parts replacements, we can basically tackle just about anything you throw at us, and we’ll always be sure to do it at a fair price.

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