So what keeps you safest out there on the road? Is it your car’s airbags, or maybe your skill behind the wheel? Nope! No matter how good a driver you might be, your car’s most important safety feature is none other than the brakes. Betcha didn’t think of that! Yup, the very part that allows you to slow and stop your vehicle might not seem like its most important safety feature, but when you break it down to brass tacks, it really is. How safe would your car be if you couldn’t stop it? With that in mind, you can understand how important it is to have a working braking system in your car at all times. But how do you know your brakes are in the best shape they can be? With a routine brake service from A1 Automotive, you can be sure that your most important safety system will stop your car each and every time.
Is It Time For A Brake Check?
When was the last time your car had a brake check-up? At A1 Automotive, we recommend every driver have their brakes checked at least once every year, if not more often. During this routine inspection, we check every inch of your brake system for problems and areas that could become problems. We also take this opportunity to replace your brake pads or shoes. These pieces are designed to wear down over time and protect the permanent components of your braking system, like the calipers and rotors. If brake pads are allowed to wear too much, you’ll find that extensive damage can be caused to these permanent components, and those repairs don’t come cheap.
My Brakes Are Squealing – What Next?
If you find that your brakes are squealing, chances are you put off your routine brake inspection for too long and your brake pads or shoes (depending on the type of brakes your car has) have worn past the point of safety and viability. Brakes that make noise, be it grinding, screeching, or squealing, are an indicator that your brakes need immediate attention.
Make An Appointment
If you can’t remember when your last brake check was performed, or your brakes have been making noise, it’s definitely time for a brake service from A1 Automotive in Lincoln, NE. Give us a call to make an appointment today!