How can you extend the life of your brake pads?
Taking care of your brake pads not only keeps you safe on the road, but can save you money! How? By extending their lifespan. So today we are going to give you a few tips on easy ways to make your brake pads last longer.
1. Brake Gradually:
Avoid slamming on your brakes whenever possible. Do your best to anticipate stops so that you can have smoother braking. This will reduce the heat that's generated and help to prolong the life of your brake pads.
2. Watch Your Speed:
How does your speed affect your braking? The faster you drive, the more energy your brakes will have to absorb when you stop. By reducing your speed you will limit how often you will need to brake. By reducing your speed, you will gradually help limit the wear and tear on your brake pads.
3. Avoid Overloading:
Do you ever use your vehicle for towing or transporting loads? Do you carry a lot of unnecessary weight of items in the back seat or in your trunk? By towing or carrying heavy loads, you are putting extra strain on your braking system. Whenever possible, lighten your load. This can also assist in making your brakes last longer.
4. Maintain Regular Brake Inspections:
How can a brake inspection help? Routine brake inspections can help you catch any brake concerns early. Our ASE Certified Technicians can help you stay ahead of any potential brake concerns before they turn into a costly repair.
Exciting News: The Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser is Coming in October!
This October will be our fifth year participating in the Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser! What does this mean for you? Thanks to our partnership with O'Reilly Auto Parts, we will be offering free brake pads to all our customers during the month of October 2024. Here's a sneak peak at how that works:
- During the month of October, our customers with cars and light trucks will be able to take advantage of our free brake pads special.
- You will only need to pay for the cost of labor and any other necessary parts to complete the brake service.
- At the end of the month, Graham Auto Repair will donate 10% of the total parts and labor from every brake service to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Fund.
- This fundraiser funds the research aimed at developing a vaccine to prevent breast cancer!
You can call us or book your appointment online today! Book your appointment for dates between October 1-31, 2024 to take advantage of this limited time offer. Click here to learn more about this fundraiser.
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Comprehensive Inspections: Every service includes a thorough vehicle health inspection. We use advanced digital tools to provide detailed reports about your vehicle's health and wellness. You’ll receive photos and notes, making it easy to understand the current condition of your vehicle.
Expertise: Our experienced technicians complete annual training to stay up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies and techniques.
High Quality Parts and Service: We use high-quality parts for all repairs and services. This allows us to offer you a lifetime warranty on most parts and labor.
Customer Convenience: We offer after-hours pickup and drop-off to fit your busy schedule. We provide shuttle services for our local customers, and free loaner cars when scheduled in advance. Our air conditioned waiting area is supplied with drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, TV, and a kid's play area.
