Get Your Brakes Checked at Ray Suzuki Today!

Ray Suzuki, the Trusted Suzuki Dealer for Wisconsin and Illinois Drivers, Can Help With Your Brakes

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Smart drivers looking for Suzuki dealers near Wisconsin to help with their regular maintenance appointments, like servicing the braking system of your Suzuki vehicle, trust Ray Suzuki in Fox Lake. Our certified service technicians will inspect your car, itemize what systems are in need of service, and review the options available to you. Our service team strives to use genuine Suzuki parts and components for the upkeep of your car to ensure that it continues to run as good as new. Our service center opens at 6:45 a.m. Monday through Friday to make it easier to drop off your vehicle before work. Ray's Suzuki, located in Fox Lake, Illinois just across the border from Wisconsin, is ready to handle all of your servicing needs.
 

Tips About Brake Care From Ray Suzuki

One of the most important systems of your car is the brake system, and regularly checking to make sure all the components are working in tip-top shape is essential to ensuring the safety of you and your family. Here are some simple tips to follow.
 

The Basics

The braking system has many parts, but some of the basic ones are extremely important:

 

  • A rotor is a flat disc of polished metal attached to the wheel mechanism.
  • The brake pads grip the rotors, which causes the vehicle to slow down.
  • The calipers firmly hold the brake pads in place and are responsible for regulating how much pressure is applied to slow the vehicle.

 

Use Your Eyes

One way to make sure that your brakes are performing well is to visually inspect the brakes regularly. Depending on the year, make, and model of your current vehicle, it may be easy to see the different components listed above. May have to look underneath the car to examine the backside of the wheel mechanism. If you do, make sure the car is parked in an out of the way area that is flat and the parking brake is engaged.

 

Look to see if there is any discoloration on the rotor. This could indicate the brakes are overheating. Also, see if you find any unusual scoring on the rotor. This means the brake pads are damaged and should be replaced immediately.

 

Use Your Ears

If you notice a change in the sound your brakes make while driving, it's best to have them looked at. They'll usually make a brushing sound when functioning properly. A scraping, grinding or pulsing noise can indicate that particles are caught in the mechanism, or your brake pads or rotors are deteriorating. This could also mean that excessive overheating has occured. The sooner it's checked by a certified mechanic, the better for everyone.

 

Notice How Your Brakes Feel

One other signal something could be wrong is if you notice any unusual when pressing the brake pedal. A rhythmic pulsing can indicate that the rotor has been warped from overheating and should be replaced immediately. Also, if you press the brake pedal and it feels spongy or it goes down farther than usually could mean their is a problem with the hydraulic system, which ensures the calipers are delivering the correct pressure to the brake pads.

 

The Best Maintenance Service Is at Ray Suzuki

No matter what the issue, having your brakes and other essential systems checked on a regular basis will ensure the safety of travelers and guarantee your car is operating in top condition. Visit the Ray Suzuki Service Center at our dealership located at 23 North Route 12 in Fox Lake, IL to make an appointment. We have an ongoing selection of coupons available on our website to help smart drivers save money on regular service appointments.