Premier Invests in Subaru Brake Repair EquipmentThis on-car brake lathe allows certified technicians to turn your rotors while still on your vehicle. Rotors turned after being removed from the vehicle can cause unwanted pulsation or vibrations and uneven wear of brake pads because they not ground in alignment with all other brake components while still attached to your car or suv. The video shows the equipment unpacked and ready to use in our service department. |
A brake pad might be a small component, but it is definitely a strong and resistant one. Made from especially hard materials, each brake pad on your car comes into contact with the brake rotor whenever you press the brakes, squeezing the rotor until it stops, over and over again, hundreds of thousands of times during its lifetime. However, even though pads are made from durable materials, they need attention and maintenance to be able to deliver constant performance and they also need to be regularly maintained - here are some details.
Subaru Brake Repair & Maintenance
The brakes being such an essential component of your car, they need to be regularly checked and maintained to ensure proper functioning. The components of the braking system include the pads, the calipers, the rotors, the master cylinder and the brake line and any brake system needs brake fluid, also known as hydraulic fluid, to ensure proper moving under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.The maintenance of the system must include the visual inspection of all the components before any longer trip, a more detailed inspection, ideally performed by a professional every 12,000 miles, and the replacement of the brake fluid every 25,000 miles (the intervals might be different for different car models, the main source of information in this respect being the car’s manual). An inspection of the brake pads should be performed after each event that required you to stomp on the brakes – one extremely heavy braking can be enough to ruin the pads.
Your driving style will also determine how long your brake pads will last and how much wear and tear your brake system is exposed to – trying to anticipate the next move of the driver in the car on front of you as well as the actions of the drivers in adjacent lanes will help you avoid having to stomp on the brakes and paying attention to the signs informing you that you will have to stop to give way will also help you avoid sudden braking. Using your engine brakes whenever you can will also protect your brakes and so will paying attention to keeping the right distance between your car and the one in front of you.
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Signs You Need New Brakes
In most cases, brake pads do not throw in the towel just like that; they send you messages in the form of sounds and changes in the car’s behavior – here is what to pay attention to:Strange noises coming from the brakes – any squealing or squeaking that you hear when you put on the brakes might indicate a fault of the pads and needs your immediate attention. A deep, grinding metal sound is also a sign that the pads have lost their efficiency
The indicator light on your dashboard comes up – modern cars are equipped with sensors that detect wear and tear on the pads, so don’t neglect the sign and take your car to brake service to get the brakes and the pads checked and replaced if necessary can be a life-saver
You notice vibrations when you press the brake pedal – your brake pedal must not vibrate when you press it and the problem is most probably caused by the pads, so you need brake repair as soon as possible
Longer braking distance – a very dangerous symptom that cannot be neglected.
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Parts & Fluids
Using only Genuine Subaru brake fluid is the best way to ensure you are treating your entire braking system with only the best. Keeping an eye on your fluid levels is important, but it takes a trained technician to tell if yours might need replacement as well. Next time you are in the area, stop in for our Express Service and we can check all your fluids -- and more -- to give you more peace of mind.Create an Account
Everything is Riding on your Brakes
With all of life's starts and stops, you eventually need a rest. For your Subaru to come to a rest, it needs well-maintained brakes. Our factory trained technicians are experienced in brake inspections and replacement, and they know the right parts that are specifically engineered for your vehicle.Brake Fluid
Using only Genuine Subaru brake fluid is the best way to ensure you are treating your entire braking system with only the best. Keeping an eye on your fluid levels is important, but it takes a trained technician to tell if yours might need replacement as well. Next time you are in the area, stop in for our Express Service and we can check all your fluids -- and more -- to give you more peace of mind.
Genuine Subaru Parts
Did you know Genuine Subaru brake pads are made and tested with specific materials that not only help you stop safely, but help regulate the balance and control of your vehicle while braking? Other repair shops may recommend any replacement brake parts, but we have the correct ones that are calibrated to work specifically with your vehicle's braking system so you remain in control if you need to step hard on the brakes.With systems like Vehicle Dynamics Control and EyeSight®, it's crucial to use Genuine Subaru Parts in order for this technology to operate correctly.
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