Front Brake Pad Replacement Service Available at Russ Darrow Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of West Bend
Replacing the Brake Pads on Your Car's Front Wheels
Long ago, front brakes used the same drum systems that some cars still use for their rear systems. However, engineers determined disc brakes to be more efficient and provide better stopping power, so today's vehicles have disc brakes on the front. The pads are a little more complicated to replace with disc brakes but are well worth the extra effort to assure the safety of improved braking. For a trained technician who has the right tools and replaces the pads on a regular basis, it isn't nearly as difficult of a repair as it is for someone to try to conduct at home. The technician in an authorized shop supports the car on a shoplift to remove the wheels, then understands how the various springs and levers fit together rather than having to figure it out each time.
Why Brake Pads Need Replacement
The unfortunate aspect of brake pad design is that although they seem brittle, they are softer than the metal rotors they contact to slow the vehicle. As such, they wear down over time. If this weren't the case, if the pads were made of hardened steel, they would warp with the friction and heat of braking while causing horrible vibrations and noise. The good news is how the engineers are aware of the need for brake pad replacement and design the brake system with such considerations in mind.
What Can Happen with Old Brake Pads
As brake pads wear down, they don't lose efficiency like might be expected of other parts which wear. They continue to work well, assuming the brake fluid is topped off as needed until they reach the warning wire which tells the driver the pads are nearing the end of their useful life by making a squealing noise. If the brake pads aren't replaced soon, they will wear all the way down and no longer provide stopping power, while also causing damage to the brake pad mounts which are much more expensive and take longer to replace.
Choose an Authorized Dealer to Work on Your Car
Brakes are too important to the car's safety to possibly replace incorrectly, so it's important to allow an authorized technician at Russ Darrow Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of West Bend, WI conduct such repairs. We serve the surrounding areas of Jackson, Kewaskum, Slinger, and Richfield with professional service you can trust for brake pad replacement and any other maintenance or repair needs your car has. So call on the phone or online to set an appointment when your car doesn't seem to be running right or your owner's manual recommends regular maintenance service.