Where can I get my brakes checked in San Jose, CA?

While you might not think about them as often as you do oil changes or even tires, your brakes are obviously one of the most important parts of your vehicle. If your brakes go bad or get damaged, you might not be able to bring your vehicle to a stop. We don’t need to tell you why that would be bad. It’s a good idea to get regular brake checks, which we would be happy to do for you right here at the San Jose Mitsubishi Service Department in San Jose, California.

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Regular Brake Checks

Your vehicle has all kinds of regular maintenance needs, with getting your oil changed just being the most basic. Getting regular brake checks is another important one for the reasons we’ve already mentioned, but what exactly does “regular” mean, in this instance? Here is no hard-and-fast rule you can follow, other than checking the recommendation in your owner’s manual. However, a good rule of thumb is to get your brakes checked twice a year, or every six months in other words. That means whenever you bring your vehicle in for an oil change you could ask them for a brake check as well.

Brake Service Warning Signs

Even if you’re staying on top of regular brake checks, something could certainly change between checks. That’s why it’s important to look out for a few warning signs that tell you you might need to get your brakes serviced. For starters, you should naturally bring your vehicle in for brake service if the brake warning light is on, that’s the most obvious warning sign.

You should also bring your vehicle in if you notice your brake fluid is low or dirty, if you hear a squealing or grinding noise whenever you apply pressure to the brakes, if the brake pedal feels spongy or otherwise strange while pressing it, if your vehicle and/or steering wheel are vibrating severely while braking or if braking makes your vehicle pull to one side or the other.

Hopefully, that has given you the basic information you need when it comes to taking care of your vehicle’s brakes. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

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