Brake Service in Allentown, PA

How often do your brakes require service?

Proper maintenance of your vehicle's braking system is a must for performance and safety! Regular service intervals for your brakes depend on how aggressively they are used and how often. A vehicle that does most of its driving in a city or urban type area will need its brakes replaced a lot sooner than usual due to the constant stop and go nature of traffic. The opposite to this rule also applies, as a vehicle that does most of its driving on the highway would not need its brakes serviced nearly as often. Our Lexus Technicians recommend servicing your brakes after about 50,000 miles of regular use. But depending on how they are used, brakes could last up to 70,000 miles or even as low as 25,000 miles.

Brake Failure Symptoms

Before your brakes reach dangerous levels of wear, or require additional brake component replacement, there are many warning signs that can help you catch brake issues early on. If you let the symptoms go on for too long, you may end up having to replace your brakes and their components entirely. Brake replacements will cost you more than brake repairs, so save yourself the trouble and schedule an appointment to have your brakes properly inspected at our service department at Lexus of Lehigh Valley. Our Certified Lexus Technicians can best advise you on the necessary steps to take next in order to keep your brakes in optimal condition. On your next daily commute in your Lexus, pay extra close attention to your brakes. Be on the look out for any of the following unusual behavior:

• Your Lexus pulls to one side when you apply the brakes
• Your ABS warning light comes on when you are driving
• You hear a squealing or grinding sound when you apply the brakes
• It seems to take longer than usual to come to a stop
• The brake pedal feels spongey when you put pressure on it

These are but a few of the most common signs that indicate advanced wear or additional issues with your brakes. If you notice any of these or other unusual symptoms with your brakes, do not hesitate to contact our service department at (888)-214-0581 and schedule your brake service. It's safer and much easier to bring your Lexus to our service department, than it is to experience brake failure and potentially cause a serious accident. Do not ignore these warning signs and simply hope they disappear. Unfortunately it doesn't work like that. Brakes are designed to keep you safe, do not neglect your brakes! The resulting consequences can be quite severe and could potentially impact those whom you share the road with. It's far better to be safe than it is to be sorry. If you believe there might be even the slightest issue with your brakes, schedule an appointment with our service department at Lexus of Lehigh Valley and we'll keep your Lexus safe and performing its best!

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