{"id":2136,"date":"2017-01-12T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T08:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2024-04-30T09:13:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:13:50","slug":"how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do I Need to Replace My Brakes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Know When to Replace Your Brakes<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s the most important part of your car? That\u2019s a debate that could go on for ages. But we can all agree there are a few parts that stand above the rest, like your brakes. Without them, well, we don\u2019t need to tell you what could happen. That means you need to keep on top of their maintenance. But it\u2019s hard to know how to do that, so we came up with a guide on how to know when to replace your brakes.<\/p>\n

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Brake Pad Maintenance Tips<\/h3>\n

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One of the easiest ways to make sure your brakes aren\u2019t getting too old and worn down is to keep your ears open. Most brake pads will make a loud screeching noise \u2013 like metal scraping on metal \u2013 whenever your brake pads are beginning to wear thin. The louder the noise, the more worried you should become.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be able to feel your brakes beginning to wear. Not only will stopping become less efficient, you\u2019ll feel your brake pedal and steering wheel vibrate whenever braking. You should get your brakes checked out as soon as you feel these vibrations, especially if they begin to get more and more noticeable.<\/p>\n

Keeping an Eye Out for a Problem<\/h3>\n

Your eyes will be helpful in, well, keeping an eye on things. You may have noticed that your tires are often dusty. This isn\u2019t just because of the roads you drive on. As you use your brakes, brake dust accumulates on your tires. If you see your tires becoming less dusty, this is a sign that your brake pads are beginning to wear out.<\/p>\n

You should also be able to see your brake pads through your wheel. It\u2019s best to check them out regularly. As you see them begin to thin, it\u2019s time to think about taking your car in for new brakes, especially if they get down to around a quarter-inch. Some brake pads even have wear indicators to help you know when it\u2019s replacement time. Make sure you know your brake pads so you can stay sufficiently informed.<\/p>\n

We here at Akins Ford care about your safety. And since brakes are one of the top safety parts on any vehicle, it\u2019s important to know the ins and outs of their maintenance. If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our Service Department<\/a>. You can also order parts<\/a> right here on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to Know When to Replace Your Brakes What\u2019s the most important part of your car? That\u2019s a debate that could go on for ages. But we can all agree there are a few parts that stand above the rest, like your brakes. Without them, well, we don\u2019t need to tell you what could happen. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n