Having your Charlotte Toyota car brake pads replaced tends to be the last thing on your mind. However, you need to have them replaced every 40,000-50,000 miles! This can vary based on how rough or gentle you are with your whip! If you don’t replace your car brake pads, then this can cause more costly Toyota auto repairs later on. Save your wallet some big bucks by paying attention to some key signs!
Odd sounds coming from your brakes
Sign #1 Squealing or squeaking from car brakes.
When your Charlotte Toyota car brake pads are nearing the end of their life cycle, then an irritating squealing or squeaking noise will occur from your car brakes. This means that your car pads are becoming very thin and almost on the brink of extinction. Luckily, our Toyota auto service technicians can help get your car brakes back in working order!
Sign #2 Grinding noise.
This sound can be very alarming when you first hear it… and it should be! At this rate, you need new car brake rotors. Your calipers are making contact with the rotor because there is nothing left of the car brake pad. Our expert auto service technicians can inspect your Charlotte Toyota car brakes and fix them right away!
Sign #3 Taking longer to stop.
As your car brake pads get thinner and lose friction, you’ll take longer to come to a complete stop. This can lead to a collision if you let this go on for too long. However, you could also be low on car brake fluid, have stuck calipers, or faulty shock absorbers. The Charlotte Toyota auto service technicians can diagnose the problem and fix your car.
Sign #4 Vibrations!
This is a telltale sign of super worn-out car brake pads. If this happens, your car brake pads are wearing unevenly or the car rotors could be warped. This could lead to a car accident if you don’t have them checked out!
Sign #5 All the dashboard lights!
Some Toyota cars will have a dashboard light that will appear on the dashboard if you need new Charlotte Toyota car brake pads. Look for the antilock braking system (ABS) or brake light that will appear. Once you bring your car to the Charlotte Toyota auto service technicians, then we can let you know what that pesky light means.
Sign #6 Thin, old pads.
When you’re inspecting your Toyota car during your car maintenance check, don’t miss the car brakes! Check to make sure that you have more than 1/4-inch of the car brake pads left (a little less than half the size of your pinky finger). If there is less than this, then you could get into a car accident and cause even more money to go into your car to fix it.
Come see us at Toyota of N Charlotte!
Our expert auto service technicians are here for you and can fix any problem you’re having with your car! Come book an appointment at 13429 Statesville Road! Take exit 23 just off I-77 in Huntersville.
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