When your vehicle is in the shop for a routine Brake Repair, do your Brake Calipers need to be replaced? The short answer is NO. Brake Calipers will last up to 100,000 + miles. We have seen Brake Calipers last even longer.
A normal Brake service will consist of new Brake Pads, New Disc Rotors, and Brake Hardware. When Brake Calipers are faulty, the driver or the shop will notice performance issues.
Excessive Heat and smoke. If you are noticing smoke coming from the wheel area while driving, your Brake Caliper may be faulty. When a Brake Caliper is faulty, the brake system will continue to brake after you let off the brake pedal. This is a Brake Drag.
Brake Pull. When your vehicle is pulling or taking off to the left or right when it is braking, your Brake Caliper may be faulty.
Uneven Brake Pad Wear. If the passenger side brake pads are worn and the driver side brake pads are ok, your brake caliper may be faulty. Also, if the outer brake pad is good but the inner brake pad on the same side is worn out, a Brake Caliper may be bad.
The best practice is to contact your Brake Repair Shop if your brakes are not performing the way you are used too. The Brake System is the most important safety feature on your vehicle. At Cobb Tire and Auto Repair, we do not charge for a Brake Inspection. If you feel like your brakes are faulty, please contact our team and we will help you get to the bottom of the issue.