Almost every car owner dreads one thing: maintenance. It’s hard to know when to bring your Honda in for service if you’re not an expert, and serious issues can get overlooked.

Brakes are crucial to the function of your car, and at Asheboro Honda, we want to help you know when and how to respond if any issues arise. To help, we’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions about brakes at our dealership. If you’d like to learn more about any of the topics listed below, feel free to contact us.

Useful advice and competent brake service at Asheboro Honda.

What are the leading causes of brake failure?

There are three main reasons that brakes fail:

• Overheating brakes
• Over-worn brake pads
• Oil leaks that interfere with brake friction

While you may not know what to look for, our highly-trained technicians can let you know about these issues with regular maintenance checks.

When I bring my Honda in for service, how do they test the brakes?

Great question! The process for checking brakes is fairly straightforward. We evaluate the entire brake system to see how well the brakes and brake pads function. The test consists of:

• Checking wheels for brake dust
• Checking brake pad thickness
• Check brake pedal and steering wheel for any irregularity

When I’m driving, how should my Honda’s brakes feel?

It’s easier to explain what you shouldn’t feel. When you brake, there should be no vibrations in the steering wheel or pedal, the wheel shouldn’t pull to one side, and brakes should feel firm, not soft or spongy.

When should I bring my Honda in for brake service?

There’s a short answer to this question: it depends. If you don’t notice any immediate warning signs of brake failure, experts recommend you have your brake pads replaced every 50,000 miles — just to be on the safe side.

In the event that you notice any of the following, we advise you to bring your Honda in for a brake check-up:

• High-pitched squealing when braking
• Increased stopping time
• Vibration when braking
• Grinding, growling, or scraping noises

Where can I go to have my brakes fixed?

For top-of-the-line service, we recommend that you bring your car to the service department at Asheboro Honda. We employ a team of highly-skilled technicians that receive regular training so they can provide the best possible maintenance for your vehicle.

Our dealership is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and whether you live in Greensboro, High Point, or Winston Salem, we happily extend our services to you. Schedule your appointment today.