Importance of Getting Brake Inspections

Mechanical components of your braking system will naturally wear out over time. Periodic inspections of your brakes are important for making sure that your braking system is functioning properly. If you don't have your brakes inspected, you might not be aware that key components are not working as effectively as they should be.

Components of Your Brake System

There are quite a few different brake system components that your mechanic will look at during an inspection. Some of the most important components of your brake system include your brake pads, brake rotors, and brake calipers. You may need new brake pads around once every 40,000 miles. Another service you might need fairly often for brake system components is a brake fluid exchange. This service involves draining out old brake fluid and replacing it with fresh, new fluid.

Brake Inspection Frequency

You shouldn't make the mistake of letting too much time pass between brake inspections. It's a good idea to have your brakes inspected at least twice a year. Fortunately, that's easy to do when you make Bommarito Nissan Ballwin your primary spot for getting vehicle service. That's because we offer complimentary multi-point inspections. We'll look at your brakes every time you come in for service for no additional charge. This means we can inspect your brakes when you come in for a routine tire rotation or oil change.