Frequently Asked Questions About Servicing Brakes
Why Service Your Brakes?
The number one reason above all is safety. Keep you and your passengers safe by ensuring your brakes are always in good standing. See what other important factors make regular brake maintenance a must on your to-do list:
- Spend less money in the long run: With Kia, brake pads can cost anywhere between 150 to 450 dollars per axle. Avoid this fee altogether by ensuring your Kia Sportage is regularly in good standing. If you neglect the health of your brakes for too long, you could not only potentially involve yourself in a fatal accident, but you also risk damaging other parts that might've not needed servicing if your brakes were regularly checked.
- You save gas: Though hybrids like the Kia Niro make saving gas easier, you don't want to decrease the performance of your fuel-efficient vehicle by neglecting your brakes. By having to slam on the brakes, your fuel economy is significantly impacted over time.
- Stop on yourdime: Advanced safety technology thrives with Kia, but don't compromise the driver assistance technology in your brand-new Kia Sorento by letting your brakes falter. You expect to stop as soon as you press the brake, not a few feet after. Reduce future fender benders and traffic tickets by ensuring your brakes are in mint condition.
- Get your money's worth: With Kia, your EV6 could last a lifetime if maintained properly. Keep hold of your money longer by scheduling routine maintenance. Value the time and money you spent on brakes by taking good care of them and ensuring you use them to their full potential in a safe manner.
How Will I Know if My Brakes Need to be Checked?
- - Screeching noises when halting to a stop
- - Not coming to a complete stop
- - Changes in brake pedal firmness
- - Visible erosion and rusting
- - And more
How Often Should You Service Your Brakes?
Brake maintenance is recommended every 20-60 thousand miles or every six months to ensure they're in good condition. Most people have their brakes inspected during their routine tire rotation. However, you may need to get them inspected more frequently if you drive on rough terrain often.