Brake Wear

When purchasing a used car, individuals typically do not expect to have to perform service on the vehicles right away. One of the more expensive but vital services that individuals must regularly perform is brake service.

Buyers should be wary of used cars with worn out brakes for a number of reasons. If you or someone you know is in the market for a great used car at a reasonable price, contact one of the 11 used car dealerships of Chapman Motor Sales or browse our combined inventory online.

Checking for Brake Wear

Unlike many other parts of the vehicle, brakes are not easily accessible, so it is relatively difficult for potential buyers to inspect a used car’s brakes visually. As such, much judgment that a potential driver makes about a car’s brakes comes from the test drive.

During the test drive, drivers should brake softly, abruptly, and moderately within reasonable means to check the brakes’ responsiveness. Additionally, drivers should:

• Listen for metallic squeaking
• Note how long the car takes to stop
• Pay attention to how responsive the brakes feel

If the brakes are noisy and take a while to stop the car, it may be time for the car to get new brakes. Potential buyers should bring this point up to their salespeople so that they can address the issue.

Contact Us

If you are currently looking to buy a great used car at a reasonable price, contact one of the 11 Austin used car dealerships of Chapman Motor Sales or browse our combined online inventory to check out the used cars currently on our lots.