Brakes

Brakes in Columbus, GA

When you press your feet on the brake pedals, a complex system goes into action to be able to keep you and your passengers safe. The braking system is the most important safety mechanism in your vehicle. It should be inspected regularly, at least a minimum of every six months to ensure optimum performance.

Your car brakes help you safely avoid collisions with other objects or vehicles daily, making them critical to keep in good working condition. Tires First provides speedy and affordable brake service and brake replacement. Our technicians will perform a brake inspection service to determine whether your vehicle needs further brake service or brake replacement.

A brake inspection service will include:

• Measurement of front and rear brake pad wear
• Measurement of rotor wear
• Measurement of drum wear
• Brake fluid test
• Parking/emergency brake inspection

Busy roads cause frequent stopping, starting, slowing, and swerving, which can add extra stress on your brakes. Because of this, your brakes will probably need servicing sooner than a vehicle used in less congested areas. It is important to pay attention to possible warning signs from your brakes, which may indicate that you need brake service or replacement.

Signs You Need Brake Service or New Brake Pads

• Brake light comes on
• Vibration or shaking through the brake pedal while braking
• Loud grinding and scraping noise or high-pitched squeaking while braking
• More pressure required to engage your brakes
• Wheels tend to lock up or skid when stopping
• Brake pedal feels “soft” or “spongy” underfoot
• Brake pedal slowly goes to the floor when vehicle is stopped and in gear
• Pulling to the side while stopping

Brakes are made of materials and components that wear down over time, and they need to be inspected, repaired, or replaced on a routine basis. When brake inspections and maintenance are overlooked, it can lead to costly repairs and replacements, as well as a dangerous inability to stop your vehicle.