Are your brakes making noises? Do your brakes not stop your vehicle as quickly as they used to? Although it is not possible to prevent all types of vehicle services, there are a few tips you can read about here to get the full lifespan of your brake components. At Honda of Aventura, we want our customers to know that we’re always here for them – that’s why we’ve provided this information to help you avoid costly repairs by learning how to maintain the condition of your brakes on your vehicle. Avoid unneeded replacements to your car’s brake drums, lines & hoses, pads, rotors, shoes and calipers by reading the info below.
If your vehicle is already in need of a repair, you can schedule a service appointment with our team or view our parts center here!
What are brake drums? Brake shoes press against the inner surface of the brake drums, causing friction that reduces the speed of the drums, which slows or stops the vehicle. Brake drums also dissipate heat produced during braking.
What if I ignore them? Ignoring brake drum condition may lead to system performance issues, such as reduced stopping ability. Brake drums should be replaced if drum inside diameter is greater than the service limit
Brake drum has conditions that are deemed unrepairable, including scoring, grooves, corrosion, cracks, or contamination What if I take care of them? Help ensure braking performance, reliability, and your vehicle's optimal braking performanceWhat are brake lines & hoses?
Brake lines and hoses transfer brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brake calipers. Although the steel lines and reinforced rubber hoses can withstand high brake system pressure, they can be susceptible to corrosion and damage from road debris, which can eventually lead to fluid leaks.
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What are brake pads?
Brake pads apply pressure to the brake rotors (discs), creating friction to slow or stop the vehicle. Brake pad material wears down with driving and the pads should be replaced before the friction material is gone.
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Pads that continue to wear beyond the minimum thickness specification will eventually damage the brake rotor to the point of requiring rotor resurfacing or complete replacement.What if I take care of them?
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What are brake shoes?
On vehicles with rear drum brakes, the shoes press against the drum to slow or stop the vehicle. With driving, the brake shoe lining wears down. Brake shoes must be replaced before the friction material is gone.
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What are brake calipers?
On disc brakes, brake calipers retain the brake pads and are mounted over the brake rotors. They create the clamping force used to slow and stop the vehicle.
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Warranty Coverage - Honda Genuine Remanufactured Parts sold for non-warranty replacements are covered by a 3-year or 36,000-mile replacement parts limited warranty when purchased from and installed by Honda of Aventura. See your vehicle's warranty materials for additional terms and conditions.
What are brake rotors?
Brake rotors (discs) are squeezed by the brake pads, causing friction that reduces the speed of the rotors, which slows or stops the vehicle. Brake rotors also dissipate heat produced during braking.
There are certain circumstances where the rotors must be refinished using an on-vehicle brake lathe:
Rotor thickness variation
Brake judder is felt as steering wheel vibration or wiggle when braking and is caused by variations in brake rotor thickness.
Grooves
Heavy scoring (grooving) on the rotors because of metal-to-metal contact from worn out pads is cause for refinishing, provided the rotors are not beyond the service limit.
If new brake pads are installed on rotors with deep grooves, it will result in a spongy brake pedal feel and the pedal effort will be higher than normal until the new pads wear to match the deeply grooved rotors.
Tapered or dished rotors
This can occur because rotors seldom wear evenly. (The inner surface will wear thinner or thicker than the outer surface.) If new pads are installed on tapered rotors, the brakes will feel spongy until the new pads wear to match the shape of the rotor.
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Warranty Coverage - Honda Genuine Replacement Parts purchased from a Honda of Aventura are covered for 1 year from the date of purchase, regardless of installation location. See your vehicle's warranty materials for additional terms and conditions.
Value and Trust - Honda of Aventura strive to offer the same things people choose a Honda vehicle for, including reliability, dependability, and value. The Parts and Service Department is committed to earning your loyalty every time you visit and helping you prolong the life of your vehicle.
Honda Professionals - Dealership Parts and Service personnel are trained professionals and are continually provided leading-edge customer service, process, and technical training. Combine that with up-to-date technical resources, specialized processes, and specific tools for your exact model and year, and you’ve got the right people to help make maintaining your Honda as satisfying as owning it.
At Honda of Aventura, you can expect nothing but the highest level of service from our team of professionals. If your vehicle is in need of a brake service, simply give us a call or schedule a service appointment to let our technicians take care of you and your car.