How Often Do My Brakes Need To Be Serviced?
There are a lot of factors that go into how often you’ll need your brakes serviced, including your specific vehicle, the kind of climate that you drive in, and your individual driving pattern – for example, how often you drive or how hard you brake. As a rule of thumb, brake fluid can last 2-5 years and your brake pads or shoes may last anywhere from 20,000 to 80,000 miles. Although your owner’s manual will have a recommended brake maintenance schedule, we can help you determine the best schedule for you and your car.
What Does Brake Repair Include?
Most car owners will have some knowledge about common maintenance and repairs, but if you’re not an expert, trying to diagnose the problem can be overwhelming. At Aarrow Transmission, we’ll always make sure you understand exactly what services your car needs, as well as why it needs them. If you have questions about your brake repair in Midlothian or The West End, please feel free to ask. In general, when your brakes need attention, it will involve one of the following services:
- Brake pad or brake shoe replacement
- Brake rotor resurfacing or brake drum turning
- Brake rotor or drum replacement
- Brake fluid exchange or flushing
- Brake line leak repair
- Brake light diagnosis