Scottsdale | Auto Brakes

Most brake pads generally last somewhere between 30,000 and 70,000 miles.

No, brake fluid is essential to the overall function of your car's brakes, and is a key step in the mechanics process of routine maintenance.

Put simply, heat is the enemy of your brakes. With the added heat brought in by summer plus the natural heat caused by friction can cause the braking system to overheat and fail.

You can damage the brake rotors and calipers. Your car's brakes are a closely-connected system of moving parts, and when one component is damaged, the wear can trickle down into other elements.

6 Serious Signs Your Car Needs New Brakes ASAP

1. Squeaky, Screeching, or Noisy Brakes.
2. Grinding Brake Sounds.
3. Vibrating or Pulsating When Applying the Brakes.
4. Less Responsive or “Mushy” Brakes.
5. Pulling to One Side When Braking.
6. Your “Check Brakes” Light lights up