Jeep Brake Repair Greensburg PA

While the braking system in its entirety can seem complicated, there are three main components that bring your car to a halt. These are the calipers, pads, and rotors. Modern vehicles use a hydraulic system for brake operation. Therefore, when you push the brake pedal, the mechanical force is turned into hydraulic pressure by the brake booster, sending brake fluid to the brakes through a series of brake lines. When the fluid reaches the brakes, it creates pressure on the caliper, which, in turn, forces the pad against the rotor, creating enough friction for the car to stop.

There are a handful of ways that your brakes will tell you something isn’t right. The most common symptom drivers experience when their brakes are worn out is a metal-on-metal grinding or squealing sound when they apply the brakes. This symptom usually goes hand-in-hand with decreased stopping power. This will usually be cause for the replacement of your brake pads and rotors, while calipers don’t require replacement unless the piston is seized or otherwise malfunctioning. Another common symptom that also decreases stopping power is a soft brake pedal, which is also oftentimes called a “spongy” pedal. A spongy pedal is oftentimes caused by a decrease in hydraulic pressure somewhere in the braking system. This will have to be diagnosed by a technician who will check for leaks and malfunctions in the hydraulic system.

Most manufacturers say new disc brakes last between 40,000 and 60,000 miles. However, the life of your brakes depends on your driving habits and where you spend most of your time driving. For example, someone who drives on the highway every day will get a longer life out of their brakes compared to a driver who spends most of their time behind the wheel in stop-and-go traffic. As was mentioned above, your brakes will tell you they need replacing by squealing, grinding, and not stopping as quickly. When you experience these symptoms, bring your Jeep to the experts here in the Hillview Motors service center for a brake inspection. While much less common, the piston in your calipers can become seized or stuck in place. Oftentimes, this can wear down your pads and rotors prematurely. If this is the case, all three components should be replaced.

Of course, the braking system has lots of essential mechanical components. However, without brake fluid providing hydraulic, it will be difficult to bring your Jeep to a stop. Brake fluid is susceptible to contamination as it ages. The most common contaminant is oxygen. When oxygen gets into the brake fluid, it lowers the boiling point of the fluid, causing decreased stopping power, prolonged stopping times, and a spongy brake pedal. When the fluid becomes contaminated, it should be flushed out by a service expert. Once all the fluid is flushed out, the reservoir will be refilled with new fluid to get your system performing as it should again.

While there are a handful of things that can go wrong with your brakes, it is all repairable with the right technician, the right parts, and the right tools. Here at Hillview Motors, our technicians are factory trained and have years of experience working with all Jeep models. Additionally, our service center only uses genuine Mopar parts to repair your Jeep with, giving it an exact fit that you can be confident in. If your brakes don’t feel quite right, don’t ignore them. Instead, ring your Jeep to the Hillview Motors service center and have a service expert take a look at it. You can schedule your next appointment with us right here on our website or by calling our service center at 724-221-9846. We look forward to serving you!