Trustworthy Brake Services Near New Orleans
At Premier Nissan of Harvey, our technicians can inspect your brake system and determine what your brake needs are. We’ll perform the brake services that you need to get you safely back on the road. We offer the following services when it comes to your brake system:
- Brake Inspection: With an inspection, we can determine what needs to be done with your brakes.
- Pad Replacement: This is part of routine maintenance on your brakes because the brake pads on your disc brakes wear down over time and need to be replaced.
- Rotor Service: If your brake pads wear down too much, they can cause damage to the rotors that they grip onto to slow and stop your vehicle. This service smooths the rotor surfaces, so your stopping power is more effective.
- Shoe Replacement: Like pad replacement only for drum brake systems.
- Drum service: Like rotor service only for drum brake systems.
- Fluid service: This can mean fluid replacement or fluid leak repair.
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) service: Tending to ABS systems from sensor replacement to computer module repair or replacement.
- Repairs: Fixing any component in your brake system to restore braking effectiveness and safety.
How Often Should Brake Service Occur?
Brake service requirements depend on the make and model of the vehicle, driving patterns, and the type of brake pads or shoes. It can vary from 20,000 miles to 80,000 miles. Brake fluid lasts from two to five years depending on how and where you drive. The best practice is to consult your owner’s manual for brake inspection schedules. Most recommend every 10,000-12,000 miles. You can also talk to the service team who will advise you on when to have a brake fluid flush to replace the old fluid with new.
Schedule service if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Dashboard light warnings
- Fluid leaks
- Poor responsiveness
- Noises (squealing, grinding, squeaking, rattling or hissing)
- Odd shaking or vibrations when braking
- Soft or spongy brakes
- Stiff or hard brakes
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Pulling to one side when braking
