Brake Pad Replacement near Fall River, MA

Have you experienced inconsistent braking power on your drives around Fall River? Then it might be time for you to get a brake pad replacement. To know if this is the case, you can continue reading this article and then come consult our service team here at New Bedford Mitsubishi.

Brake Pads

Within each of the wheels on your Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Outlander are brake pads, which are essential for driving. They are housed within calipers and when you press on the brake pedal, the calipers push the cushioned padding into the wheels to stop them from turning. This is the action that slows the vehicle down and brings it to a complete halt. Since friction is constantly applied on these parts, they start to wear down and eventually become less useful over time. Traveling with old or broken brake pads can give you uneven and unreliable stopping power which can lead to dangerous collisions. Its imperative that you correctly assess the health of them.  

Warning Signs 

There will be a wide variety of warning signs to tell you if your brake pads are in need of replacement before they stop working entirely. One such sign can be if you hear or feel unusual vibrations when you’re slowing down and pulling into the parking lot of the Children's Museum of Greater Fall River. If you smell burning, then your brake fluid could no longer be lubricating the component or there could be a leak present. Should you hear a squeaking sound when you’re heading down I-195, then that could be a sign that the screws are loose or that the calipers are worn down. If any of these problems arise, then it may be time to come into our Service Department.

Replacement Process 

The process of replacing your Mitsubishi’s brake pads is often time consuming, but our certified technicians can perform this task easily. They’ll begin by taking the wheels off your vehicle to expose the calipers, brakes, and rotors. From here they’ll inspect the pads, uninstall them, and after a quick evaluation, they’ll secure a factory-fresh set from the Parts Department. Once the replacements have been properly installed, our team will then put all the other components back into place. After that, they’ll swiftly test the brakes out and then you’ll be free to go.