Brake Service FAQs

According to AAA, if you drive the average amount of 12,500 miles a year, you should get your brakes inspected every six months. Depending on your vehicle and type of driving, you should schedule brake maintenance and service anywhere between 20,000 and 60,000 miles. Check LaFayette Ford’s website for any specials and offers on brake repair, service, or inspections.

The qualified staff at LaFayette Ford will be glad to check your brakes. Don’t wait for signs of brake trouble to take your car, truck, or SUV to LaFayette Ford for a brake inspection. You can keep your brakes in good working order with an inspection and brake system maintenance from LaFayette Ford. And, if you need brake repair near LaFayette, the dealership has certified parts and a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

How Long Do Brakes Typically Last?

The length of time that brakes can last depends on several factors including driving habits, road conditions, type of vehicle, and type of brakes and replaceable parts, like pads and shoes. Brakes can last anywhere from 25,000 to 70,000 miles. However, it is important to regularly check and maintain your brakes to ensure they are functioning properly and to extend their lifespan. The majority of brake pads last between 30,000 and 35,000 miles.

Driving around Lafayette, you’re likely to have a combination of city and highway driving and experience average brake wear and longevity. Brake service and brake pad and shoe replacement are an important part of vehicle maintenance.

What Types Of Brake Service Are There?

The most common type of brake service or “brake job” is removing worn-out brake pads and shoes and replacing them. Brake work is usually priced per axle. A normal brake job is part of routine vehicle maintenance. When this type of maintenance is overlooked, rotors and other parts of the braking system can be damaged. Resurfacing and repairing rotors is more intensive than a normal brake job. Fixing a damaged braking system is significantly more expensive than replacing brake pads.

Another type of brake service involves removing air from brake lines and flushing them out. Then, technicians replace old brake fluid with new, fresh fluid. Brake fluid flushes are recommended about every 30,000 miles. This type of service helps to prevent corrosion and deterioration throughout your car’s braking system.

Signs You Could Need Brake Repair Near Lafayette

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), mechanical issues with brakes play a part in up to 20% of car accidents. It’s important to keep your brakes in good working order to keep not only you, but others, safe on the road.

Drivers most often notice a squealing or screeching noise when their brakes need service. This squealing noise comes from a small metal part called the “brake squealer.” It is a metal tab that rubs against the rotors when the brake pad has worn down to the level where it needs to be replaced.

Along with the brake “squealer,” you may also notice several other indications that it’s time to take your vehicle in for brake service:

• Brake pedal feels spongy or goes all the way to the floor: This can indicate a problem with the brake master cylinder or brake fluid leak.
• Brake pedal is hard to press: This could be caused by air in the brake lines or a problem with the brake booster.
• Steering wheel vibrates when you brake: This could be caused by warped rotors.
• Brake warning light is on: This could indicate a problem with the brake system.

If you notice any of these issues, bring you car to Lafayette Ford for a brake inspection. They can determine the cause of the problem and perform any necessary brake service or repair.

Lifetime Brake Pad Guarantee At Ford of Lafayette

Lafayette Ford offers a lifetime brake pad guarantee on all brake pad replacements using Motorcraft parts. You will also get the Motorcraft® Warranty of two years and unlimited mileage on any repair that uses Motorcraft parts. Visit the Lafayette Ford website for details about service warranties and specials.

Getting Brake Repair At Lafayette Ford

Lafayette Ford’s service department is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Lafayette Ford’s technicians are certified and offer Ford Factory authorized service and repair using Motorcraft parts.

You don’t need to drive a Ford to get brake service at Lafayette Ford. The qualified technicians on staff can work on any vehicle needing brake repairs or service.

For more information please contact us today!