Subaru Front Brake Pad Replacement serving Denver, Colorado

Having worn front brake pads on your Subaru replaced is important for the safety of your vehicle. The following information provided by Mike Shaw Subaru serving Denver, Colorado is designed to help you change your own front brake pads as well as make you aware of the importance of ensuring your front brake pads are in good working condition. Our Subaru Technicians start Front Brake Pad Replacement Service by removing the wheels. If your vehicle has disc brakes, remove the brake caliper and then remove the brake pads. Our technicians would inspect the rotors for signs of damage or excessive wear and replace or resurface the rotor as necessary. Inspecting the brake caliper itself and brake hoses for damage and leaks is just as important as replacing the brake pads. After all inspections and repairs are complete, our technicians would then replace your brake pads with new Subaru brake pads. Replacing drum brakes is a little different, first remove the brake drum, and then the brake shoes. Inspect your brake hardware, wheel cylinders, and hoses for any damage, also inspect the brake drum for any wear or damage and resurface it or replace it as needed. Finally, clean the brake drum and backing plate. Replace the brake shoes and then reinstall the brake drum. Adjust the brakes as necessary. Lastly, reinstall the wheels and torque the lug nuts to Subaru's specifications.

The Importance and Significance of Subaru Front Brake Replacement Service

This repair is all about safety. Your Subaru's brake system is only as good as your brake pads and/or brake shoes. The safety of you and your family depends on your brake system working properly and stopping your vehicle - every time. Aside from the obvious safety measures, neglecting the maintenance of your brake pads and shoes can cause the friction material on your brake pads and shoes to completely wear out. This can cause the steel backing on your brake pads or shoes to contact the rotors or drums and will eventually destroy the rotors or drums, leaving you with an expensive repair bill. Having one of Mike Shaw Subaru's Trained Subaru Technicians check and service your brakes on a regular basis is essential to your safety behind the wheel. Maintaining your Subaru's brake system by replacing your brake pads and shoes before they are completely worn out will help keep your brakes working properly and save you money by avoiding unexpected damage to your brake components.