You use your brakes every time you drive, from stopping at traffic lights to backing up to slamming on the brakes when a vehicle pulls out in front of you. You rely on those brakes to stop the vehicle immediately and avoid an accident. If you live in Birmingham or Trussville, bring your vehicle into Serra Toyota for professional brake service to keep you and your loved ones safe.
When you bring your vehicle in for brake service, we will conduct a thorough inspection of your brakes to diagnose any problems you may be experiencing. Our technicians will then discuss the condition of your brakes with you and make recommendations as to how to correct the problem with a written estimate, but they will not do anything to your vehicle until you give them approval to do so.
Frequency of brake service depends on many things from make, model, part quality to driving patterns. Brake shoes or pads, depending on your braking system, can last anywhere from 20,000-80,000 miles. Brake fluid can last up to five years. The maintenance cycles vary widely when it comes to your brakes, but you can have a better idea of frequency when you check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. When you schedule a full-service oil change at Serra Toyota, we’ll also take a look at your brakes to see if they need attention.
One of the best ways to tell if you need brake services is by judging the braking response.
These are all questions you should ask yourself if you’re not sure if you need brake service.
If you believe you need brake services, contact us at Serra Toyota and set up an appointment with our Service Center, or you can schedule it yourself online.
