Restore Your Brakes at Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota

Expert Brake Service for Sarasota Drivers

The brakes are a critical component in your vehicle, responsible for safe stopping and deceleration while driving. If you don’t properly maintain and repair your brakes, you put yourself, your passengers, and others on the road at risk of an accident or serious injury. It’s essential to the well-being of you and your vehicle to have your brakes serviced by licensed professionals, and you can find plenty of those at Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota.

Most Essential Brake Services

It’s easy to overlook brake services and repairs when there’s no obvious problem, but that would be a mistake. Much like an oil change or a tire rotation, there are brake services that are necessary to keep your vehicle operating smoothly and safely. Three services that you need to keep in mind are:

1. Brake Fluid Checks: The brake fluid lubricates all the moving parts and components of your vehicle’s brake system, as well as soaks up moisture to prevent corrosion and rust. It’s recommended to flush the brake fluid every 30,000 miles or every two years, whichever comes first.
2. Brake Pad Services: Changing the brake pads at regular intervals is important for controlled braking. The brake pads generate the amount of friction necessary to stop wheel movement and ensure safe braking. When the brake pads wear out, you can experience decreased braking power, so it’s recommended to have them replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 miles, depending on your driving habits.
3. Brake Inspection: While this may seem broad, a brake inspection can help narrow down areas of concern before they become an issue. Technicians will inspect the entire brake system, which includes the brake pedal, brake fluid, brake lines and hoses, and the brake assemblies. A general rule of thumb is to have your brakes inspected every six months or, at the same time you have your tires rotated.

Signs You Need Brake Service

Your vehicle will let you know when you need brake services performed. A few signs to look out for are:

• Soft/Spongy Brake Pedal
• Leaking Fluid
• Grinding Noise When Braking
• Vehicle Pulls Left or Right
• Vibrations When Driving
• Drag Under Acceleration

If you’ve noticed any of the above signs occurring when you drive or brake, be sure to call the team at Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota immediately. Waiting can put you at great risk of an accident and an expensive repair.

Schedule Brake Service with Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota

When it’s time to have your vehicle’s brakes serviced, trust the team at the Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota service center to do it. Our team of technicians is dedicated to providing expert auto service in a time and cost-efficient manner, all of which is accomplished using state-of-the-art tools and technology. Rest easy knowing that your vehicle is being handled by the best that Sarasota, FL, has to offer. Call or go online to schedule your brake service today.

We look forward to serving you.