Subaru Brake Repair Service | Thousand Oaks, CA

Does Your Car Need Brake Service? Come See the Service Center at DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks

If you have come to our service center in the past, you know that we are committed to ensuring that the vehicles that our customers drive get the best care possible. In short, we want you to be able to drive your car for many miles to come. It is why we have a service team that can take care of any routine maintenance or auto repair your car needs, including brake service. The Service Center at DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks, located at 3725 Auto Mall Drive in Thousand Oaks, CA, is where you want to go if you suspect your vehicle needs brake service.

What Are Some Signs That My Brakes Might Need Service?

Your car's brakes are an important part of making sure you and your passengers have a safe driving experience. After all, you don't want to be in your car only to discover that you can't stop. Luckily, your vehicle will give you a lot of signs that your brakes need servicing before that happens.

Generally speaking, your brake system should be inspected at least every six months. The proper interval for your car will be listed in your owner's manual. You'll find that most vehicles recommend getting your brakes inspected every 20,000 to 60,000 miles.

Some of the signs that your brakes might need inspecting include:

• There is a squealing or grinding noise when you press on the brake pedal
• The car's brake pedal feels soft or spongy when it is applied
• Your car's brake light stays on after the car is started
• When you press on the brake pedal, your car turns to one side or the other
• The vehicle takes longer to stop when you apply the brakes
• The brake pedal vibrates when you step on it

What types of brake systems does my car have?

Your car has emergency brakes, antilock brakes, and either disc brakes or drum brakes. The emergency brakes are aptly named, as they can be used to help you bring your car to a complete stop in an emergency. Your antilock brakes keep your wheels from locking up, which helps you slow down and also steer so that you can get to safety. Disc brakes and drum brakes are simply two different types of brake systems. Most modern cars have disc brakes.

What does it mean when the ABS light is on or flashing on my instrument panel?

A flashing ABS light indicates a problem with your antilock brakes. We recommend getting any kind of malfunction checked out here at our Subaru service center. A flashing ABS light can indicate a wide range of issues, so it's best to bring your car to our team of professionals for diagnostics. If your antilock braking system isn't working properly, it could cause serious safety issues, so we always encourage drivers to contact us for service so that we can get to the bottom of your flashing ABS light.

DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks is Your Place for All of Your Brake Service Needs

Our service team is experienced and has tackled many brake service issues in the past. It doesn't matter if your car is experiencing problems with its brake pads, rotors, calipers, or master cylinder, our team can handle the issue. We have factory-trained, Subaru-certified service technicians on our staff that have the training to take excellent care of your vehicle.

Schedule a brake inspection with the service team at DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks, in Thousand Oaks, CA, today, so you can take comfort knowing that your vehicle has a high-performing brake system.