Top Things to Know About Repairing or Replacing Brakes

Many people are unsure when the brakes on their cars are in need of repair or replacement. Properly operating brakes are a necessity for all cars to operate safely on the street. There are several things that you should know about repairing or replacing brakes.

Top Things to Know About Repairing or Replacing Brakes

• It is not necessary to buy new rotors when the brake pads are changed.




• It is not always necessary to have the rotors turned when changing the brake pads.




• Rotors should be turned or replaced if the vehicle has over 100 thousand miles.




• Not all brakes have wear indicators.




• It is not always necessary to replace the front and back brakes at the same time.




• Be sure to apply the emergency brake before jacking the car to check the brakes.




• There are two types of brakes, disc brakes and drum brakes.




• Some brakes come with a lifetime warranty.




• The brake pads should be changed if the depth of the pad is less than 1/4".