Rear Brake Pad Replacement

What are the signs you need your brakes to be replaced?

The signs are just as common for the front as they are the back.

• The obvious, your brake light on your dashboard turns on
• The car begins to vibrate when slowing down or coming to a stop
• You can feel your car pulling to one side while braking

Brakes may seem like a no-brainer when it comes to getting them replaced. However, oftentimes people let their brakes go unattended for much too long. Other ways you know your brakes need to be replaced are if coming to a complete stop begins to take longer and you find yourself having to brake sooner. When this happens, you should bring your car in so we can take a quick look at their health.

Do you have to get your rear and front brakes serviced at the same time?

The short answer is no. The long answer is: Your brake pads wear differently from front to back. Your car uses the front brakes far more frequently and aggressively than it does the back brakes. For this reason, having your rear brake pads replaced happens far less often. This isn’t to diminish the importance of paying attention and having both checked – but it is important to note that when it does come time for the rear brake pads to be replaced, having a certified professional like ours at Freedom Honda is important to make sure the job gets done right.