It’s important that you get a brake repair when something is amiss with your brakes. Repairing your brakes is something that you can’t put off until your next payday, and it’s definitely not something that you can postpone until your next regular service. A brake fault is an emergency, so head to your local Porsche dealership for a fix immediately.
Where To Get Your Brakes Repaired: Your Local Porsche Dealership
You should get your vehicle’s brakes repaired at a dealership. Dealership technicians have more expertise regarding specific makes and models, so they’ll know how to treat your vehicle the best. Dealership technicians also have more time to provide thorough care. Regular mechanics need a high volume of work to make a living, so they need to complete work quickly. Dealerships can pay their technicians no matter what, as dealerships have multiple income streams. This lets dealership technicians take the time to be more thorough and careful while repairing your vehicle.
How Often You Need a Brake Repair
Hopefully, you won’t need a repair on your brakes too frequently. However, brakes can develop minor faults quite easily. You should get your vehicle serviced at least once a year. If your brakes have a history of being faulty, then ask your technician to take an extra look at the brakes.
You should also make sure that the service includes an engine diagnostic, as this can reveal brake faults that the human eye can miss. If you stay on top of your regular maintenance, then any repairs you need will be extremely minor. Any faults will be caught early so they won’t develop enough to start showing the signs of faulty brakes.
3 Signs of Faulty Brakes
1. Your Brakes Feel Spongy
If your brakes feel spongy or soft, then you need to get to a dealership straight away. This soft sensation usually accompanies a decrease in brake responsiveness. It’s dangerous to drive with brakes that aren’t fully responsive, so you should get towed to the dealership.
2. Strange Noises
Strange noises can indicate lots of issues in your vehicle. There are two types of noises that can be a sign of faulty brakes:
• Ticking
• High-pitched metallic shrieking or grinding
It’s generally safe to keep driving when you hear these noises. However, the dealership should be your next stop.
3. Vibrating Steering Wheel
A vibrating steering wheel indicates an uneven rotor. Your wheel may also pull to one side, and in some cases, your whole vehicle might wobble. You can drive to a dealership with your vehicle in this condition. However, if your vehicle is wobbling, it’s a better idea to get towed to the dealership instead. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Come and get your brakes repaired at Porsche Stevens Creek. Your vehicle deserves some tender love and care, and we’d love to provide that service. Schedule your repair online, and be sure to share any of your other concerns with us, too.
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