Brake Repair in Alliance OH
Brake Repair in Alliance OH
Ken Ganley Kia Alliance is the premier Kia dealership in Alliance OH. Our location offers among the largest and most diverse inventories of new and pre-owned vehicles in the region. This includes the Forte, Soul, Optima, Sorento, Sportage and many others. As a premier Kia dealership, we also have a modern automotive service center on site and a parts department with access to an extensive catalog. Drivers from throughout Alliance and the surrounding areas count on us to keep their vehicles running well, and our services are not limited to Kia. Our technicians work on all makes and models new and old, and some of the more common services we offer include brake inspections and brake pad replacement.
Do You Need Brake Repair
Brake pads are not designed to last forever. Heat and friction contribute to brake pad wear over time, and you will eventually need to replace your pads and even your rotors. How long brake pads and rotors should last depend on the vehicle and the parts themselves. For this reason, most automakers provide guidelines for their particular models. These guidelines will dictate when to have the brakes inspected, when to have them proactively replaced and which products are suitable for use. But your driving conditions play a role too. If you commute daily in stop-and-go traffic, your brakes will wear out faster, and while pad replacement is inevitable, you can extend pad life with a more careful driving approach.
How Often Should You Have Your Brakes Inspected
As mentioned, each automaker publishes their own guidelines for each particular model, so you may want to check your owner’s manual. However, many people opt to have their brakes inspected twice a year—once every six weeks. This is a convenient rule because it coincides with the need to rotate your tires, and many auto shops will include such services in a single package. Not everyone drives as much, however, and if you prefer a mileage guideline, have them inspected about every 40,000 miles. There’s no need to inspect them within 20,000 miles, and if you’ve waited until 60,000 miles, you may be tempting a problem that will lead to much more serious brake repair in Alliance.
How Often Should You Replace Your Brake Pads
This depends a lot on the particular vehicle. Some brake pads should be changed every 10,000 to 20,000 miles while others can last upward of 100,000 miles. There are many automakers that recommend replacing them at 65,000 miles regardless of what an inspection may reveal. If you do have your brakes inspected twice a year, that should give good idea of when to have your brake pads and rotors replaced and help you to avoid more expensive brake repair in Alliance.
How Do You Tell If Your Brakes Are Going Pad
Never wait until you need substantial brake repair in Alliance. One indication is that your stopping power is not what it was, and you may be able to more easily press the brake pad to the floor. As brakes go bad, they will tend to make unusual noises. Those noises will worsen as the damage does. Therefore, if you hear any kind of squealing at all or even other noises, that is an indication to take it to our shop right away. Also, any metal-on-metal sounds are problematic and can indicate real damage.
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Ken Ganley Kia Alliance offers a full range of brake repair services in Alliance OH. Our location offers competitive prices and often has specials available for labor, brake pads and other products. If you have any questions about our brake inspection or repair services, call us today or reach out to us via text or email. You can also reach us via live chat on our website. Our site also has an online scheduling tool so that you can book an appointment, or if you prefer, you can call us to schedule.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.