Brake Pad Replacement in San Leandro, CA

Brake pad replacement is a necessary service that your vehicle needs to get you safely to your destination. We don’t think much about brakes, but even a short ride in town will cause the brakes to be used dozens of times. Brake pads pressed against rotors generate the friction that slows down you vehicle when needed. Over time brake pads wear down and need to be replaced.

At Doral’s Auto Repair in San Leandro we offer comprehensive auto repair services, including brake pad replacement. The frequency of the replacement will vary, depending on your driving style, whether you drive mostly on flat roads or if your vehicle’s brakes have to deal with going downhill, and also on the vehicle and its load. Light vehicles put less work on the brake pads. On the other hand, if your vehicle often ferries 2 or 3 passengers, brake pads will wear down faster. Sometimes it’s the vehicle design that will dictate the frequency of the brake pad replacement. Dodge Grand Caravan is considered to have under-sized brakes that are not adequate to the weight of the vehicles – as a result, brake pads wear out faster.

Another reason to visit our San Leandro auto care facility is the time of the year. With winter come rains and inclement weather – you want the brakes to be in perfect order. When you bring your vehicle to Doral’s for a brake inspection, we can measure the thickness of the brake pads to determine if they need to be replaced, as well as check the calipers, rotors, and test the quality of the brake fluid. All work performed by our highly skilled mechanics is backed by 36 month / 36,000 mile warranty. We highly recommend annual brake inspections to make sure your car’s brake system is in perfect working order. Your safety depends on it.