When is it time to get new brakes? How do I know when to get new brakes? We have the 411 for you

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It usually happens slowly, over a period of time. At first, you start to feel your brake pedal just doesn’t seem its old self. Then you hear a little noise when you come to a stop. That’s when you know its time for a brake job. It happens to all vehicles sooner or later no matter what. The average, depending on how you drive, is about 35,000 miles on front brake pads and about 55,000 miles on rear brake shoes. This article is a little information so that you have an idea of what you need to know to get your vehicles brakes back to original working order. After all, braking is the most important thing that your vehicle can do.

You should have your brakes inspected, often, by an ASE certified and trained professional mechanic like us at Bill Tyson's Auto Repair every time you have your tires rotated. We recommend that you rotate your tires every 5,000 miles. That way you can avoid the costly mistake of wearing your pads or shoes past the wear indicators and damaging the rotors or drums. Inspections should include checking the brake lines, wheel cylinders, and master cylinder for leaks, checking the brake pads and shoes for wear, and checking the brake fluid level. We have two locations for you to have us check it out. We can check your brakes in Wellington or Royal Palm Beach.

TIP: never add brake fluid to your master cylinder. If its low, there is a reason, and the system should be looked at by a technician.

 If your vehicle needs a brake service be sure that the proper pads or shoes are installed, and that they are a quality product. When it comes to brake pads or shoes, you get what you pay for. There a lot of different compositions to brake pads, (organic, semi-metallic, and metallic) Make sure that you get what your vehicle manufacturer recommends no matter where you decide to have the brakes done.

Come in to our Bill Tyson's Auto Repair in Royal Palm Beach seven days a week. Or if it's more convenient for you come to our Wellington store Monday through Saturday. We will even give you a ride home or to your local destination while your brakes are being replaced.

Call today to make an appointment.

Wellington 561-753-6101

Royal Palm Beach 561-753-6122

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