Your Hyundai model is designed to keep you safe, and the brakes play a large part in this. Keeping your brakes in good condition is vital, and we can help at Swope Hyundai, serving Radcliff and Vine Grove, Kentucky. When you have your brakes serviced here, your Hyundai will be treated by expert technicians who will use OEM brake parts to ensure that your Hyundai remains in top condition and keeps you safe. Find out more on this page, and then come see why drivers from Hodgenville and Lebanon Junction choose Swope Hyundai for service.
Since the brakes are so important for your safety, you should have them inspected regularly. At Swope Hyundai, we can check the thickness and condition of the brake pads and rotors. We will also inspect the brake lines, the brake calipers, and the master cylinder, including brake fluid level.
The brake pads are a key part of your vehicle’s braking system. When you step on the brake pedal, the brake pads push against the rotors, causing your vehicle to slow down or come to a stop. The brake pads have a lining that’s made of a softer, friction-resistant material to avoid damaging the rotors. This material will wear down over time, and the brake pads will need to be replaced before it wears off entirely. Failure to do so means that the metal backing of the brake pads will press against the rotors, causing friction damage.
Although brake rotors last much longer than brake pads, they will still get too thin eventually and need to be replaced. Before this happens, they may become glazed or warped. If there is still sufficient thickness, we may be able to resurface them instead of replacing them.
The brake fluid in your Hyundai is a vital part of the braking system. It’s a hydraulic fluid that transfers the force of your foot on the brake pedal to the calipers. It also amplifies the force, allowing you to slow down quicker. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that it attracts moisture to itself. This moisture makes the brake fluid less effective, so it will need to be changed at the recommended intervals.
When you’re ready to bring your Hyundai in for brake service, we invite you to schedule your appointment online. Then, come to Swope Hyundai! We are ready to get you back on the road safely.
