If you want to get the most out of the life of your vehicle, and we're sure you do, you need to remember to stay on top of the regular maintenance that your vehicle requires. There are several key areas of your vehicle that need to be kept up with because they will naturally become worn down over time from regular day-to-day use. One of those key areas are the brakes which are very essential to the proper operation for you vehicle as well as your safety. 

Brakes Pads And Brake System Components Wear Out - Do You Know If Your Brakes Are Safe?

Since the brakes are used constantly, it is understandable that the parts will need to be refurbished or replaced over time. Therefore, you should be sure to have the brake system checked out every so often to make sure that all of the system components are are still at an optimum level. When the parts get worn down the system will not operate properly which will prevent you from being able to use your brakes when you really need them.

Friction From Slowing & Stopping Cause Brake Pad Wear - When Were Your Brakes Last Checked?

Your vehicle's brake system is made up of multiple parts which include shoes, pads, rotors, and drums. While all of the parts will, eventually, need to be replaced the pads are usually the most common replacement. The brake pads are the parts that keep the rest of the system parts from rubbing directly against each other and provide the proper level of friction to allow the system to work properly. Therefore, the constant friction will eventually wear them down. When that happens they will need to be replaced otherwise the parts will be missing the key friction that they need to bring the vehicle to a smooth and proper stop.

Signs That Your Car's Brake Pads & Brake System Components May Be Wearing Out:

You will know when the pads are beginning to get worn down because there will be a number of warning signs that you should look out for. A few of these signs include a burning smell, a vibration in the steering wheel when you apply the brakes, if the brake pedal becomes "squishy" or hard-to-press, if the brakes or rotors begin to rust or flake, or if you notice a metal-on-metal grinding sound when the brakes are applied.

Trained Technicians at King Volkswagen Will Check Your Brakes - Schedule An Appointment Today!

Be sure to schedule an appointment with King Volkswagen if you notice any of these issues on a regular basis. We are located at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 where we  serve customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD.