How often should I get my Brakes Checked?

How often should I get my Brakes Checked?

Brakes need to be inspected regularly: we recommend twice a year. It can also be done at certain intervals like every 10K miles or when you get an Oil Change.  The Mechanic should check the thickness of the Brake Pads as well as the condition of the Calipers and Drum hardware to spot wear.

The photos are of the Brake Pads of a 2009 Nissan Altima.  The car came in because the Brake Light was on and it had trouble stopping. The Brakes were to the metal on the inside and the metal backing was ready to fall off.  The right rear Caliper Slides had locked up and the Rotor had completely rusted away.  If the Brake Pads had fallen off, this Altima would have lost its Brakes completely and the pedal would have gone to the floor.  What’s unfortunate is that we had told this customer on her last 4 visits that her Brakes needed repairs.  She would have saved hundreds of dollars had she repaired her Brakes earlier instead of waiting for the grinding to start.

If you need a Good Mechanic, please give us a call.  We offer a 2 Year/24,000 Mile Warranty and treat every car we work on as if it were our own. Our goal is to keep you safe and on the road.