If you have stopped into Prestige Volkswagen and the highly skilled mechanics have recommended replacing your brake pads, you may wonder what they are discussing.
Pushing on your vehicle’s brake pedal activates the master cylinder to put pressure through the brake lines on the calipers. Each caliper holds a pair of disc brake pads that presses against the vehicle’s brake rotor.
Your vehicle’s calipers hold a pair of disc brake pads in place on most vehicles in Turnersville, NJ. Car manufacturers design them to create friction on the rotor and slow or stop the vehicle. Our mechanics will recommend replacing your brake pads if the friction material is not thick enough to stop your vehicle effectively.
You need to come to see our mechanics if you hear squeaking when you press on the brakes as it can be a sign that your brake pads are wearing out. Do not wait until you hear a grinding noise when stopping because the repairs will be much more expensive.