Are you in need of brake service in Charlotte? Learn how new brake pads can keep you safe when driving!

1. Stay safe with
new brake pads in Charlotte!

2. As you can imagine, working brakes are crucial to your safety.
That’s why we offer affordable brake pad replacement at our
Toyota Service Center in Charlotte!

4. What are brake pads?
Like Newton said: “An object in motion will stay in motion until acted upon by an outside
force.” Think of how our cars work, we step on the gas to accelerate and maintain driving
speed, but there has to be some way to cut off the motion and come to a stop. This is what
brake pads are for!
These devices are flat discs composed of ceramic or metal and friction-forming material. When
you step on the brake, the discs apply pressure to the brake rotors, which creates friction
between them. The friction is what causes the car to slow down or stop, depending on how
much pressure is applied. That means those discs take a beating, which is why you need to
replace them on a regular basis!
Why should I get them replaced?
Now that spring is in full swing, you should really consider getting new brake pads in Charlotte.
This is because the season brings warmer weather, and that means rain is coming! Wet roads
call for quick stops, and without functioning brakes, you’ll find yourself in an accident.
What are some signs that I need a replacement?
Typically, the following signs are indicators that you’ll need to schedule brake service in
Charlotte…
 Thin pads – You can peek through the spokes in your wheels and see if they’re worn
down or not. Do they look thick and strong, or weak and wiper? If you said the latter,
get those things fixed!
 Terrible noises – When you’re slowing or stopping, do you heard loud screeches or
grinding noises? If so, that’s your car warning you that the pads are wearing down.

5.  Time – when was the last time your car was serviced? If it’s been a while, definitely
make an appointment to have your brakes checked out. Think of how often you use
your brakes. That pad is worn down every time you use it, so if it’s been a while, you
should have them changed out.
What other car maintenance should I consider?
Since you’re coming down to get car maintenance in Charlotte, you might want to have some
other service done too. Often times wear and tear on your brakes means that others parts of
your car are stressed too. While you’re at the center, you could also have a few other things
spruced up for spring, like:
 A cheap oil change
 A/C services and filter changes
 Tire rotations and replacements
 Alignments
Don’t drive another mile without safe brake pads! Make an appointment with our Toyota
Service Center in Charlotte today to get those replaced. You can give us a call at (888) 378 –
1214 to schedule brake service with us, or simply drive up to our service port at 13429
Statesville Road and discuss your car maintenance needs with our highly trained Toyota techs!