BRAKE SERVICE AND REPAIR

Brake Service FAQ

Your brake system can wear away just like any other part of your vehicle. If you feel like your brakes aren’t as reliable as they used to be, then you can visit our service department at Eastern Shore Toyota.

Can I Still Drive with Bad Brakes?

Your brake system is pretty vast, but we can diagnose your vehicle for you at Eastern Shore Toyota.

• Your Brakes Are Complicated: Your brake system consists of rotors, brake pads, brake fluid, and countless other parts. Since there are so many parts working behind the scenes, you might run into a wide range of issues on the road. If you ever feel like you can’t trust your brakes, then it’s best to bring your model in for inspection.
• Staying Safe on the Road: It might be relaxing to take an evening drive, but it’s important to remember that the road can still be a dangerous place. If your brakes aren’t working as they should, then you might not be able to slow down when you need to. If you need to test your brakes and you’re near Fiarhope, Daphne, or Mobile, then you can visit us at Eastern Shore Toyota.

Are My Brakes Okay?

Since your brake system has so many parts, you might run into a variety of issues.

• Check Your Dashboard: When your vehicle is having an issue, there’s a good chance that there will be a warning on your dashboard.
• How Do Your Brakes Feel?: If your brake pedal feels spongier or stiffer than normal, then you might have a problem with your brake fluid.
• How Does Your Car Handle The Road?: When you have bad brakes, it can cause your vehicle to pull to the left or the right. Your car might also vibrate when you hit higher speeds, and your engine can even misfire if you have a bad power brake booster.
• Keep an Ear Out: Most brake pads come with squealer tabs, which will start squealing when your brake pad begins to thin. If you hear grinding, then it’s time to have your brake system inspected.
• Look for Puddles of Fluid: If you notice that there are puddles underneath your vehicle, then you might have a leak.

Where Should I Bring My Vehicle?

If your brakes aren’t doing their job, then you could be placing yourself in a dangerous situation every time you get behind the wheel. If you need to fix your brakes quickly, then you can count on our mechanics at Eastern Shore Toyota.

• We Value Your Time: We know that it can be inconvenient to have your car in the shop, which is why we work hard to get your vehicle ready for the road again. Once our mechanics have identified the issue that your vehicle is experiencing, they’ll be able to give you an estimate of how long your repair might take.
• Handling Some of Your Other Repairs: If you’re already bringing your vehicle in for an inspection, then you might want to consider getting some of your other services out of the way. Our mechanics can balance, rotate, and align your tires, and they can quickly change your oil.

You can schedule your next service with us online at Eastern Shore Toyota. Once you arrive, our mechanics will be able to diagnose your system.