{"id":607,"date":"2019-10-31T19:29:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T19:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=607"},"modified":"2019-10-31T19:29:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T19:29:00","slug":"how-do-i-know-when-my-car-needs-brake-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-when-my-car-needs-brake-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know When My Car Needs Brake Repair?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vehicles require routine maintenance in order for them to run efficiently, perform properly, and remain safe for drivers and passengers alike. Brakes are no different. They also require regular service to be sure they are in good-working condition. When brakes are not cared for, overtime, they will wear out. Waiting too long to service car brakes will eventually cause complications and damages to a vehicle, some of which could be irreversible. This is not only frustrating, but extremely costly, especially if your car needs a full-on brake replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn what signs to look for that may\nindicate you need brake repair, as well as, the routine services all car brakes\nneed on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Car-Brake-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-e1572550068875.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service\" class=\"wp-image-608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Car-Brake-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-e1572550068875.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Car-Brake-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-e1572550068875-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Car-Brake-Repair-Service-Indianapolis-e1572550068875-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Auto Repair and Service 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Service Vs. Brake Repair<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Car brakes require routine services in order to keep them functional and safe. These routine services involve all areas of a braking system; including brake pads, brake fluid, rotors, calipers, and more. It is important to have a licensed and reputable auto mechanic provide professional inspections and services for your vehicle\u2019s brakes. Brakes are delicate and highly important components on a vehicle, and no shortcuts should ever be used when dealing with brake repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the year, make, model, and mileage on a vehicle, brake service will be different. It is typically recommended to have factory scheduled maintenance completed on a vehicle every 5,000 miles, or every 6 months. This should be sooner for those who drive a lot, and for older cars. See our blog, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/the-basics-of-automotive-factory-scheduled-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Basics of Automotive Factory Scheduled Maintenance (opens in a new tab)\">The Basics of Automotive Factory Scheduled Maintenance<\/a>&#8221; to learn more about car maintenance plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs That Your Car Brakes Need Some Attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you hear strange noises coming from underneath your car\nor tires, you may be hearing a problem with your brakes. Noise is the most\ncommon sign of need brake repair. Squealing, screeching, scraping, high-pitched\nsounds, and other noises are sure indications that something is wrong with the\nbrakes. These sounds usually make their debut when pressure is applied to the\nbrake pedal. Drivers often notice these sounds when coming to a stop, or\nslowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common indication of needed brake repair is when a\ncar starts to need more time to slow down or come to a complete stop. If you\nnotice that you have to hold the brake longer, and press it a little earlier\nthan usual, it may be because your brake pads are worn out. Also, is the brakes\nare starting to get harder to press down, this is another sign that something\nis not right. Always refer to a licensed Indianapolis Automotive Repair\ntechnician for accurate diagnostic services and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indianapolis Brake Repair Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Northeast Auto at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/services\/brake-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis car brake repair (opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis car brake repair<\/a> and service at an affordable price. We are ASE certified car mechanics that have decades of experience servicing and repairing domestic and import vehicles. Call 317-475-1846 and request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Automotive-Service-Coupon-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vehicles require routine maintenance in order for them to run efficiently, perform properly, and remain safe for drivers and passengers alike. Brakes are no different. They also require regular service to be sure they are in good-working condition. When brakes &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-when-my-car-needs-brake-repair\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":608,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,94],"tags":[366,365,363,146,364,147],"class_list":["post-607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-car-brake-repair","tag-brake-repair-tips","tag-car-brake-mechanic-indianapolis","tag-car-brake-repair-signs","tag-car-brake-service-indianapolis","tag-car-brakes","tag-indianapolis-car-brake-repair"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=607"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":609,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/607\/revisions\/609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}