Jeep Brake Services Cerritos, CA
Jeep Brake Services Cerritos, CA
Brought to you by Cerritos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
The braking systems in all cars and trucks must be properly maintained to assure proper performance and safety. The best way to assure that the brakes on your Jeep are in good working order is to get them inspected regularly. To learn more, let’s take a look at how your Jeep’s brakes work and how the brake inspection process works.
How do my brakes work on my Jeep?
Most Jeeps have disc brakes in the front. These function in much the same way as the brakes on a bicycle does. When you squeeze the front brakes on your bike, a set of rubber pads grip both sides of the front wheel and this slows down the bike. With your Jeep, it’s similar except that instead of rubber pads, a hydraulic system squeezes the spinning rotors attached to your wheels with special solid brake pads.
What is a brake inspection?
A brake inspection is a service that dealerships like Cerritos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram perform. During the inspection, trained mechanics evaluate all the parts of your braking system and verify they are safe and function properly. Here is a list of the items that are typically inspected.
Pads (and/or shoes)
Calipers (and/or wheel cylinders)
Rotors (and/or drums)
Hardware (springs and adjusters)
Hydraulic hoses
Parking brake cables
Wheel bearings and seals
Brake fluid
How often should I have my brakes inspected?
It is generally recommended that you have your brakes inspected yearly. This allows technicians to spot anything that needs adjusting or repair to be done before more expensive damage can occur to your brake system. If you’re experiencing any "warning signs," then a more immediate inspection may be required.
What sort of warning signs should I look for?
Well, first are any unusual noises that occur when you apply your brakes. This means squeaking or grinding sounds, generally. Most brake pad manufacturers put little metal tabs on their brake pads that make a very distinctive squeaking sound when their pads wear thin. If you hear that sort of sound, it’s time to drop by Cerritos and have your brakes inspected.
Are there other brake warning signs to look for on my Jeep?
Yes, how does the brake pedal feel? Does it engage firmly or is the pedal “mushy”? If you feel either of those symptoms, let the mechanics at Cerritos take a look as soon as possible. Then there is the “pulsating pedal”; if your brake pedal pulses up and down when you step on the brakes, then you may have one or more things going on.
You can trust your Jeep’s brakes to Cerritos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
At Cerritos, we have factory-trained technicians who are Jeep brake experts. If you have any concerns with your brakes, on any of your vehicles, please schedule an appointment with us so we can make sure your vehicle is working properly and is safe to drive.