Getting Routine Brake Service for Your Subaru

Getting routine brake service is essential, as it keeps your vehicle’s braking system running smoothly. Brakes that work as they should keep you safer on the road, and preventing unexpected brake issues can save you a lot of inconvenience. The mechanics at your Los Angeles Subaru dealership will be more than happy to make sure your brakes always work perfectly.

 

How Often Should You Get Routine Brake Service for Your Subaru?

Your Subaru’s brakes should be inspected every 12 to 15 months to make sure the whole system is running smoothly. Overall, you should be stopping by the dealership every six months to get your entire Subaru checked out to make sure everything is running perfectly. One of these twice-yearly visits should include a full checkup on your braking system.

The mechanics at the dealership will probably pay some attention to your braking system during every single visit to the dealer, even when they’re not doing a full checkup on your braking system. This is because you probably need a brake fluid top off after six months of driving, and you’ll get that fluid topped up during one of your twice-yearly visits for general routine maintenance.

Issues Visiting Your Subaru Dealership for Preventative Maintenance Can Prevent

Worn Down Brake Pads

Your brake pads wear down over time and should be replaced before they wear down completely. When you stop by for routine service on your brakes, the mechanics can inspect the brake pads and replace them before they wear down too much.

You should also listen out for a high-pitched screeching sound when you use your brakes. If you hear it, then you need to get your brake pads replaced ASAP.

Rotor Problems

Your rotors can become warped or wear down unevenly. The dealership mechanic will catch this problem during routine maintenance and fix it for you, sometimes before it starts causing issues. It’s typically a straightforward fix; often, the rotors just need resurfacing. If problems with your rotors go unnoticed, then you may find that at some point, your steering wheel will start vibrating when you use the brakes.

Leaks

Brake fluid leaks can go unnoticed for quite some time, especially if they’re slow. However, the dealership’s mechanics can catch and fix leaks when doing service on your brakes. You can also look out for the signs of braking system leaks yourself. One tell-tale sign that there’s a leak somewhere in the braking system is if your brake pedal has no resistance when you step on it, so it sinks right to the floor as if you’re stepping on a sponge.

Come by Puente Hills Subaru so we can check on your brakes and fix anything that needs to be fixed. Getting routine maintenance will help your brakes perform perfectly for many years to come.

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