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Brakes are crucial to the safety of you and your vehicle out on the road in St. Louis. One important part of the braking system is brake pads. Brake pads cause friction when the calipers are applied, which then works to stop the wheel from continuing to rotate and this stops the vehicle. Every time you use your brakes, a small amount of the brake pad wears off, so replacing the pads is critical. Once the pad gets thin, it will be more and more difficult to stop your vehicle.
There are a few signs that your brake pads are worn down and you need to have your brake pads replaced in St. Louis. One of the major signs is if it takes longer than usual to slow down or come to a complete stop. If the brake pedal is pressed, and it makes a squealing, squeaking, or grinding metal sound, or an indicator light could come on, and the brake pedal could vibrate then is it time for new brake pads. Also, the brake pads wear down over time, and if they are less than ¼ of an inch thick, it is time to replace the pads. Besides these signs, brake pads could last between 20,000-60,000 miles, although it could vary based on how you drive.
There are a few drawbacks to not replacing your brake pads on time. Besides needing more room to slow down or stop, the grinding noise that takes place signals that the brake rotor is being damaged. The longer you wait, the more likely the brake rotor will need to be replaced making your service trip more expensive. Your vehicle can vibrate when you brake, and surprisingly your tires can be worn down and become unbalanced quicker because of old brake pads.
If you notice these sounds and feelings in your vehicle, bring them to the professionals at St. Louis Toyota Service Center. Our trained technicians can replace worn-down brake pads and make sure your braking system doesn’t endure greater damage. Book your appointment today!
