Ford Brake System Service & Diagnostic Care
Your Ford depends on a healthy brake system to stay safe in everyday driving. Banner Ford offers brake diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance designed to keep your vehicle stopping smoothly. Keeping up with service helps your brakes work the way they should and reduces stress on their most important components.
Expert Brake Maintenance From Certified Technicians
Our Certified Service experts are trained to maintain every part of your Ford’s braking system, including pads, rotors, calipers, brake hoses, and hardware. Whether you’re due for routine brake maintenance or need professional brake repair, our technicians follow Ford’s standards to verify that each part of your braking system is performing correctly.
Recognizing Brake Wear and Performance Issues
Chirping, squealing, whistling, shaking during braking, and grinding are some of the most common indications that your brake system requires service. In addition, many Ford vehicles include advanced wear-monitoring systems such as Brake Wear Indicators and the Brake Pad Life Monitor. These systems use front and rear thickness sensors to provide real-time estimates of pad wear. When a warning or alert appears, it’s important to bring your vehicle to Banner Ford for a full brake system evaluation.
FAQs
How often should brakes undergo service or inspection?
Ford recommends having your brakes checked approximately every six months or 6,000 miles, though component wear can occur earlier depending on your driving environment. City traffic, frequent stops, towing, and rough terrain all impact how quickly brakes wear. If you detect noises or feel pedal pulsation at any time, schedule a brake inspection promptly.
What’s included in a full brake service?
A full brake service goes well beyond a basic pad replacement. The technician checks the entire system, including pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines, hardware, and fluid. Anything worn is replaced, and the rest is cleaned, adjusted, or lubricated so everything works together the way it’s supposed to.
Which brake components typically require replacement?
During the life of your vehicle, brake calipers, pads, rotors, shoes, and brake hoses will eventually require service or replacement as part of routine brake system maintenance. Each part has a different wear pattern and lifespan, which is why consistent inspections are so important.
Are new rotors mandatory when installing new brake pads?
No. Rotor replacement or resurfacing is only needed if the component shows vibration, pulsation, or a reduction in thickness beyond Ford’s specifications. If the rotor is at least 1 mm thicker than the discard limit and braking feels stable, it may be reused safely.
What are the consequences of not fixing worn rotors?
As rotors wear out, they lose their ability to create consistent friction with the brake pads. That leads to longer braking distances and a general loss of braking confidence. Ignoring the issue only makes things worse by increasing vibration and reducing control.