Brake Repair
When you need a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds to stop on a dime, you don’t want to find out the hard way how important routine brake service is. Visit Lakeside Auto Repair for brake maintenance and brake repair today! We accommodate all aspects of brake system service, including fluid replenishment and brake pad replacement.
If a semi cuts you off or a kid darts into the road, getting from sixty to zero — and fast — matters. This is why it’s important to follow the suggested service intervals in your owner’s manual but also look for other signs that let you know it’s time for brake service or brake repair. If it’s taking longer to stop, if you really have to lean into your brakes, or if you’re noticing odd squealing or grinding noises, we encourage you to stop by sooner rather than later. Every vehicle is subject to the same laws of physics. Anything made up of hundreds of moving parts is bound to experience some wear. How well it wears is up to you. Adhering to service intervals and not waiting when you suspect something wrong makes the difference between a vehicle that lasts and one that doesn’t.
One of the most common services that brakes require is fluid replenishment. More often than not, brake fluid should be changed every one to two years. The fluid level should be checked more regularly to ensure adequate supply; if it’s low, it may indicate a leak somewhere in the system. An equally important brake service is brake pad replacement, which is advised to be performed every 30,000 to 70,000 miles. Brake pad wear is inevitable, and it’s crucial not to let the pad fall below one-eighth of an inch. If it does, your brake rotors will soon become compromised. Taken together, these services ensure the highest levels of safety and efficiency your vehicle can provide to prevent the need for brake repair.
Brake systems are complex by nature, but our technicians are well-versed in all manners of brake service. Brake maintenance won’t break the bank, but neglect can cost you in more ways than one. We talked about brake fluid replenishment as a necessary service, and a related repair is line replacement—the line is what the fluid runs through. If a hole occurs somewhere in the line, contamination can result; braking will become significantly hard to accomplish if this is the cause. Another line-related brake repair is “bleeding,” which is the act of draining the fluid completely to relieve air bubbles in the line or remove dirt particles that have permeated the system. Worn calipers and compromised master cylinders are additional elements that may need occasional repair.
For the sake of your car and your safety, visit Lakeside Auto Repair in Irmo, South Carolina for brake service and repair and the rest of your automotive service needs! Our factory-trained service technicians provide the regular maintenance, high-quality parts, and periodic tune-ups so integral to your vehicle’s lifespan. Contact us today at (803) 550-9029 to learn more or to schedule an appointment! We can’t wait to see you soon here at 1401 Dutch Fork Road.