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We offer certified brake pad replacement service within our state-of-the-art service department. Certified technicians will install genuine Volkswagen OEM brake pads or linings. We will perform a brake inspection, including the hydraulic fluid, master cylinder, calipers, hoses, and hardware. Brake fluid is replenished as needed. We also examine the tires for irregular wear. You should review our current service specials for saving on your brake pad replacement service. Call us to schedule your appointment or schedule your appointment conveniently online at Sunrise Volkswagen of Fort Pierce, FL.
Brake pads are a high-friction metal composite held by a flat steel plate. The metal brake pad composite is durable yet wears away as a fine power called brake dust that you might have noticed collecting on wheel rims. Brake pad dust is evidence of wear showing these parts have a limited life that ends with replacing the worn-out pads. Brake pad replacement service is about removing the old pads and installing brand new parts.
Brake pads usually last between 25,000 to 50,000 miles depending upon driving habits and conditions. Habits such as riding the brakes at highway speeds, hard stopping, and pulling heavy trailers cause rapid pad wear with more frequent replacements needed. As a safety device, it is important to get a brake pad inspection with other routine maintenance and promptly replace them when worn.
The best bet is to bring your vehicle to Sunrise Volkswagen of Fort Pierce, FL where your brake pads are inspected with other routine maintenance as part of the complimentary multi-point inspection. With brake pad inspections occurring alongside oil changes, you are sure to detect worn-out pads before they lose integrity. Newer models equipped with brake pad monitoring have a dashboard warning light come on when brake pads should be replaced. It is safety-conscious to get a brakes inspection if they make noise when braking or the vehicle requires more distance to stop.
Brake pad replacement is recommended when they measure .1 inch or 3mm. Continuing to drive will result in them wearing down entirely with the caliper pushing the steel backing plate pushing into the rotor. This will cause poor braking with the vehicle requiring a greater distance to stop and extensive damage. It is the best bet to simply replace worn-out brake pads as recommended to prevent damage and unsafe driving.
Sunrise Volkswagen Service Center, South US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL, USA
