Best Steering and Suspension Repair and Replacement in Lees Summit, MO

Why you need to change your car brake pads. Brake Pads Wear Out Eventually, they wear thin, which means they can't generate the heat caused by friction as effectively, decreasing their ability to stop the vehicle quickly and potentially increasing the distances required to do so. When they wear out completely, it can cause a bunch of damage to other parts. Such as rotors by cutting a grove into them requiring expensive replacement parts.Calipers can get damaged as well and again another added expense to repair. How do I know my brake pads are wearing out ? You hear a squealing noise. Picture this: You're out driving with the radio off and the windows rolled up. You hear a clicking sound. Stopping takes longer then it used to time wise. Your car pulls to one side or the other when you brake. A vibration in your brake peddle. How long do brake pads last? Depending on the material the brake pad is made of most brake pads last 30,000 miles to 70,000 miles. So basically about 5 years on average driving. Of course the more miles you drive the lower number of years. A Auto Express in Raytown offers car brake repair so give us a call today and we can take a look at your brakes.