When you press on your brake, a complex hydraulic system starts into action. This hydraulic system magnifies the push of your foot on the brake, which gets translated into power for your calipers to push the brake pads against the rotors. These brake pads take a lot of heat and friction, which causes them to thin over time. This is why you need regular brake pad replacements, which we provide at our service center at Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda. We’ll make sure you can stop when and where you need to with your new brake pads.
Brake pad replacement starts with removing the wheel, since the wheel covers the brake pads and calipers, limiting access to them. After the wheel is off, our certified technicians take out the bolt that holds the calipers in place and swing out the caliper to expose the brake pad. From there, they can replace the brake pad and brake pad clips with brand new parts so that your brakes will function exactly how they should. After the replacement, they secure everything back where it was, and your car comes back to you.
When your brake pads are getting thin, you might hear a squealing noise when you push on the brakes. While this can be an alarming noise, it’s actually caused by a metal shim that was placed in the brake pad to alert you of the thinning pad. When you hear squealing, you can know that a brake pad replacement is near. How long it takes to need new brake pads depends on where and how you drive. City drivers might need new brake pads every 25,000 miles, while highway drivers might need them closer to 70,000 miles. Check your owner’s manual for the latest recommendations specific to your Mazda.
Our service center is the premier provider of Mazda brake pad replacement for Indianapolis, Lawrence, Beech Grove, Cumberland, McCordsville, and the surrounding areas. We provide service for all types of Mazda vehicles, so feel free to bring in your Mazda for brake pad replacement as soon as you need to. We even provide a complimentary multi-point inspection with any service, so set up your appointment online today!
,p>Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda is here to help Mazda owners receive factory level maintenance and repair for their vehicles. We employ a team of certified Mazda service technicians, and stock our Mazda parts department with genuine OEM parts and fluids. Please visit our online scheduling page to book an appointment at our service center for oil changes, battery replacements, brake services, or anything else that your Mazda needs.
