How To Tell If You Need New Brakes
Fortunately, it’s easy to tell when your vehicle needs new brakes. Our service team knows the ins and outs of Acura vehicles, and can diagnose any brake problems quickly and accurately when you bring your car in for routine car maintenance. Be sure to schedule brake service right away if you notice any of the following red flags during braking:
- Squealing or grinding noises
- Strange smells
- “Pulling” to the left or right
- Jutting forward
- Vibration in the steering wheel
What Factors Affect Brake Health?
The brake system is your vehicle’s most important safety feature; keeping your brakes in good shape could mean the difference between avoiding an accident and footing a hefty bill for post-collision repairs. How often you should change your vehicle’s brakes depends on a few factors:
- Your driving habits
- Environment
- Your vehicle’s performance profile
- Brake pad quality and materials
When in doubt, consult your owner’s manual, or speak with one of our certified technicians!
How Often Should You Expect to Replace Your Brakes
Typically, brake pad replacement is needed every 50,000 miles. If you don’t drive much and live in a sleepy area like Freehold, you may be able to change your brake pads every 75,000 miles—at the most. However, if you live in the middle of Red Bank with plenty of stop-and-go traffic, your vehicle may need new brakes every 25,000 miles. That’s where the service team at Acura of Ocean comes in!
Get Expert Brake Service at Acura of Ocean!
If your vehicle is due for brake pad replacement, or you’ve experienced some of the issues above, visit Acura of Ocean today! We’re conveniently located in Ocean, NJ—not far from Freehold and Asbury Park. Before you schedule your appointment, don’t forget to check out our latest service specials for possible savings! Don’t hesitate to contact our service department with any vehicle maintenance questions you have, like when you should get your oil changed, or how to improve the gas mileage on your Acura.
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4 comment(s) so far on How To Tell If You Need New Brakes
Thanks for pointing out that how often you should change your brakes depends on things like the environment and the pad’s quality. Mine have started to feel a little sluggish, and they may be starting to screech. It seems like I should find a brake service to get them checked at.
Thanks for mentioning that brake pads need to be replaced every 50,000 miles. I actually bought a used car last year, and now I’m wondering if it needs new brake pads. after reading this, I think that it probably does. Do you have any tips for choosing a great mechanic in my area to help me?
Safety comes First .If you want to be safe you need to keep your car in a proper condition for that you need to maintain it ,check if there is any problem regarding engine ,brakes.Brakes are the most important part of the car.Great article.Very helpful and valuable tips you have given .Thanks for sharing it.
My car is starting to get pretty old. I have been wondering if I need to start replacing things on it like the brakes. So, I liked that you pointed out that I should pay attention to if there are vibrations in my steering wheel and if there is a squealing or grinding noise.