Brake Pad Replacement & Repair Service
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If you're in the market for brake pad replacement or repair service, then you've come to the right place! At Rusty Wallace Kia in Morristown, our service center offers the epitome of advanced brake repair. We service new, used, and certified pre-owned Kia vehicles and manage extensive brake service and repair jobs, including brake pad replacement.
To ensure the job gets done right, the service experts at Rusty Wallace Kia of Morristown use the latest tools and advanced technology to work on your brakes. If you're in for a pad replacement, our techs are trained to use OEM certified parts to install new brake pads on your Kia. While you're here, you'll also receive a complimentary full-service inspection of your brakes, including your pads, rotors, calipers, fluid, master cylinder, and more!
Seasonal Effects on Brake Pad Wear & Tear
As the seasons change, so to does the effort put forth by your brakes. Without properly functioning brakes, you wouldn't be able to drive your vehicle down the street to buy groceries. Brakes are an essential component of any motor vehicle and require the pinnacle of advanced inspection to ensure they are fit to take on the elements.
Before hitting the roads in Morristown this winter, we recommend scheduling a service appointment to have your brakes inspected by a professional at Rusty Wallace Kia of Morristown. We'll monitor your entire braking system and get you up to speed with what you can do to help your brakes last longer. To help you get started, here's some insight into the seasonal effects on what causes your brake pads to wear down, including:
- Extreme hot temperatures can cause brake pads to stick
- Conversely, cold weather can cause pads to crack or slip
- Excess water or debris can create imperfections and cause pads to wear unevenly
- And More!
The Importance of Routine Brake Pad Maintenance
Brake pad replacement and repair is one of the most common brake services to perform. It involves lifting your car to access the brakes behind all four wheels. Once safely lifted, our team will carefully remove the wheels and remove the brake calipers to slide out your old pads. At this point, we'll also clean up the area and ensure your other braking components are functioning properly.
Once the area is sanitized and clean of any dirt or rust, our technicians will install brand new brake pads - genuine OEM replacements recommended by Kia - and patch up the caliper with freshly lubricated hardware. After reinstalling your brake calipers, we'll get your wheels back on and secure before safely lowering your car or SUV to the ground.
How Do Brake Pads Help Your Vehicle Stop?
As the wheels on your Kia roll around, your brakes act as the mechanism to help them stop on command. When you pulse your foot on the brake pedal, it sends a burst of fluid from the master brake cylinder - located in the engine bay - to the front or rear wheels (or both if you have all-wheel drive.)
This pressure causes your brake pads to compress and come together around the rotor with significant force, causing the wheels to slow down. As your brake pads wear down, you'll notice a lack of brake pressure when you try to stop, or you'll hear a loud and obnoxious screeching noise that sounds like metal rubbing against metal.
Contact Us to Learn More
For more information about the importance of brake pads and to schedule a service appointment, please call, click, or contact us online at Rusty Wallace Kia of Morristown! We look forward to meeting you!