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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Our Service Specials
Brakes Special
Expires: March 31, 2020Winter Brake Special
20% OFF BRAKES.
Our Acura-Trained Technicians:
- Replace pads and resurface rotors.
- Inspect front and rear disc and calipers.
- Inspect brake lines and hoses.
- Inspect master cylinder.
- Brembo Brakes and rotor replacement extra.
- Regular price $329.95 per axle.
Not to be combined with any other discount. Plus tax where applicable. Present coupon at time of write-up. Hazardous disposal fees, if any, are extra.
909 Route 35, Ocean, NJ
Service: (732) 776-5200
Brakes Special
Winter Brake SpecialExpires: March 31, 2020
20% OFF BRAKES.
Our Acura-Trained Technicians:
- Replace pads and resurface rotors.
- Inspect front and rear disc and calipers.
- Inspect brake lines and hoses.
- Inspect master cylinder.
- Brembo Brakes and rotor replacement extra.
- Regular price $329.95 per axle.
Not to be combined with any other discount. Plus tax where applicable. Present coupon at time of write-up. Hazardous disposal fees, if any, are extra.
TIRE SPECIAL
Expires: March 31, 2020BUY 3 TIRES AND GET THE 4TH FOR FREE
Program only valid when mounting and balancing 4 tires. Mount, balance, and alignment extra. Discount not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Tax and installation additional.
909 Route 35, Ocean, NJ
Service: (732) 776-5200
TIRE SPECIAL
Expires: March 31, 2020
BUY 3 TIRES AND GET THE 4TH FOR FREE
Program only valid when mounting and balancing 4 tires. Mount, balance, and alignment extra. Discount not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Tax and installation additional.
Detail Special
Expires: March 31, 2020$40 off Vehicle Detail
Get $40 off vehicle detail. Detail includes:
- Remove all road dirt, grime and steam clean engine
- Prep vehicle surface by using clay bar
- Machine application and removal of compound to eliminate scratches
- Hand application of sealer to restore oils to paint
- Hand application of wax, with machine removal and buffing, followed by hand buffing and detailing
- Shampooing all rugs and cloth areas; treating all vinyl & leather area, sealing all rubber areas
- Cleaning all glass and chrome areas
909 Route 35, Ocean, NJ
Service: (732) 776-5200
Detail Special
$40 off Vehicle DetailExpires: March 31, 2020
Get $40 off vehicle detail. Detail includes:
- Remove all road dirt, grime and steam clean engine
- Prep vehicle surface by using clay bar
- Machine application and removal of compound to eliminate scratches
- Hand application of sealer to restore oils to paint
- Hand application of wax, with machine removal and buffing, followed by hand buffing and detailing
- Shampooing all rugs and cloth areas; treating all vinyl & leather area, sealing all rubber areas
- Cleaning all glass and chrome areas
Alignment Special
Expires: March 31, 2020$10 off alignment
To maintain the handling you value, we will:
- Use computerized equipment to adjust your Acura.
- Adjust tire air pressures; inspect suspension, tires and wheels.
- Adjust front and rear tires.
- Road test for quality control.
- Provide you with a computerized printout.
Regular Price: $114.95
Prices may vary by model. Not to be combined with any other discounts. Plus tax where applicable. Hazardous disposal fee, if any, are extra. Present coupon at time of write-up.
909 Route 35, Ocean, NJ
Service: (732) 776-5200
Alignment Special
$10 off alignmentExpires: March 31, 2020
To maintain the handling you value, we will:
- Use computerized equipment to adjust your Acura.
- Adjust tire air pressures; inspect suspension, tires and wheels.
- Adjust front and rear tires.
- Road test for quality control.
- Provide you with a computerized printout.
Regular Price: $114.95
Prices may vary by model. Not to be combined with any other discounts. Plus tax where applicable. Hazardous disposal fee, if any, are extra. Present coupon at time of write-up.
Winter Battery Special
Expires: March 31, 2020$15 off Battery Replacement
Worried About Your Battery?
Our experts will put your mind at ease.
- Install an Acura Genuine Battery.
- Clean cables and inspect alternator belt.
- Check charging system performance.
- This offer includes a discount on our 100-month battery.
Prices may vary by model. Not to be combined with any other discounts. Plus tax where applicable. Hazardous disposal fee, if any, are extra. Present coupon at time of write-up.
909 Route 35, Ocean, NJ
Service: (732) 776-5200
Winter Battery Special
$15 off Battery ReplacementExpires: March 31, 2020
Worried About Your Battery?
Our experts will put your mind at ease.
- Install an Acura Genuine Battery.
- Clean cables and inspect alternator belt.
- Check charging system performance.
- This offer includes a discount on our 100-month battery.
Prices may vary by model. Not to be combined with any other discounts. Plus tax where applicable. Hazardous disposal fee, if any, are extra. Present coupon at time of write-up.
$200 Off Timing Belt Special
Expires: March 31, 2020$200 off Timing Belt Package
$200 off Timing Belt package. Timing Belt package includes:
- Replace timing belt
- Replace drive belts
- Replace water pump
- Replace timing belt tensioner
- Replace coolant
- Spark Plugs
- Multi-Point Inspection
- Car Wash and Vacuum
- Complimentary Loaner Car
Coupon not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Regular price between $1099 - $1650 depending on vehicle. Call for more information.
909 Route 35, Ocean, NJ
Service: (732) 776-5200
$200 Off Timing Belt Special
$200 off Timing Belt PackageExpires: March 31, 2020
$200 off Timing Belt package. Timing Belt package includes:
- Replace timing belt
- Replace drive belts
- Replace water pump
- Replace timing belt tensioner
- Replace coolant
- Spark Plugs
- Multi-Point Inspection
- Car Wash and Vacuum
- Complimentary Loaner Car
Coupon not valid with any other offer. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Regular price between $1099 - $1650 depending on vehicle. Call for more information.
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.