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Brakes might just be the most important part of your car. They are the components that keep you safe by allowing you to stop on a dime. If you’ve notice you’re starting to stop more on a half dollar, then you should look into getting your brake pads and rotors replaced.
Ideally, you should have your brake pads replaced between every 10,000 and 20,000 miles, and your rotors replaced between 50,000 and 70,000 miles. The certified mechanic team at Harr Toyota, serving near the Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury areas, is here to help you understand the signs to replace your brake pads and rotors.
Your brakes are made up of three main parts: rotors, a metal wheel inside your tire attached to the overall brake system; calipers, which squeeze the rotor to cause friction to slow the car to a stop; and brake pads, which are attached to the calipers to keep them from scraping the rotor directly.
As a general rule, you should get your brake pads replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 miles to keep wear to a minimum. When it comes to your rotors, you have a bit longer. Your rotors should be replaced between 50,000 and 70,000 miles to keep your brakes in peak health.
When you hit these milestones, you should bring it in to our service center and we’ll check them for wear and damage.
You may be wondering why you even need to replace your brake pads and rotors. It’s important to note that your car is very much like a living body, with everything working together to give you a smooth and reliable ride. If one part starts to get worn, then it can cause issues elsewhere.
For example, if your car is having trouble braking or is pulling to the side when you brake, then replacing your brake pads and rotors can eliminate these issues.
If you’ve noticed screeching, grumbling, or shaking when starting to slow down, you should stop into a service center. If you’re near the Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury areas, stop into Harr Toyota for a brake pad and rotor replacement.
Our team is here to make sure your brakes are in tip-stop shape.
