Brakes are undoubtedly a critical part of your Toyota vehicle. Without them, you'd be blowing through red lights and stop signs, not to mention kissing your driver's license goodbye. If you have noticed that your brakes have not been working the way they usually do, you may feel a need to take them to our dealer near Tustin Toyota for an inspection. If you notice these three things are happening, you need to schedule an appointment with us immediately:

1. The car stops slower.

The calipers mounted above your wheel rotors experience hydraulic pressure when you use the brakes—the calipers on either side of the wheel rotors close because of this pressure. Your automobile slows down and stops due to the friction produced by the brake pads against the calipers. Brakes of good quality should react practically instantaneously.

If you find a delay between pressing the brakes and when your automobile stops, this may indicate a braking issue. It may take longer to create the pressure necessary to close the calipers because the brake fluid level may be low. Another probable factor is caliper pin wear or breakage, which prevents the calipers from closing promptly. You will need to immediately check your car at one of the dealers near Tustin auto center.

2. There is a squealing or clicking noise coming from your brakes.

The friction substance covering the brake pads enables them to produce friction when they come into contact with the wheel rotors. With each application of the brakes, the covering material slowly degrades. A metal spike can be seen when the pads need to be replaced because they are worn out. This spike will scratch the rotor surface, creating a screeching noise. You will hear a grinding sound if the brakes are permitted to operate with entirely worn-out brake pads. This indicates that the metal rotors are grinding down the flat surface of the wheel rotors. If you hear this sound, your pads need to be replaced immediately to prevent further harm.

3. Your brake fluid is leaking.

The hydraulic pressure required to engage your braking system is generated by brake fluid. Low fluid levels will result in decreased hydraulic pressure and ineffective braking operation. A fluid leak may originate from the brake fluid reservoir, a rusty brake line, or a worn brake hose, among other possible locations. Fluid leaks might be challenging to detect because they are pale yellow and difficult to discern when they settle on the ground. Your brakes will be more challenging to operate the longer a fluid leak persists. Your brakes won't function at all if the fluid drains. Our experts can find the leak's origin and repair it.

4. The brake pedal vibrates when it's stepped on.

The friction substance covering the brake pads enables them to produce friction when they come into contact with the wheel rotors. With each application of the brakes, the covering material slowly degrades. A metal spike can be seen when the pads need to be replaced because they are worn out. This spike will scratch the rotor surface, creating a screeching noise. You will hear a grinding sound if the brakes are permitted to operate with entirely worn-out brake pads. This indicates that the metal rotors are grinding down the flat surface of the wheel rotors.

We are your nearby dealer near Tustin Toyota.

Please call us immediately if you need an urgent appointment to replace your brakes or another part of your Toyota vehicle. We understand that sometimes things come up in life, so we are happy to serve you whenever you need Toyota service.

Nothing is more satisfying than exchanging your used car for a new one here at Toyota of Orange. You can avoid spending the time and energy it takes to advertise your car, find a buyer, and then complete the sale by trading in. Today's dealers work hard to make the trade-in process quick and straightforward, just like your trusty Toyota dealer near Irvine.

When is the right time to trade in or sell my car?

If properly maintained, today's modern cars can last a very long. Nowadays, getting to 100,000 miles is not a big deal; some drivers even get to a million. However, even well-maintained cars can indicate that it's time to buy a new one—or at the very least, a new one that's been used.

Most of the time, these indicators are non-obvious, and cars tend to murmur rather than express problems directly. A new vehicle must have significant issues fixed by the manufacturer during the first few years of ownership while still under warranty. However, you will be responsible for fixing any problems after 50,000 miles (unless you bought a car with an extended warranty). As a result, it's always a good idea to pay close attention to any issues your vehicle may be experiencing before bringing it into our Toyota dealer near Irvine to trade or sell.

How do I begin the process of trading or selling my Toyota vehicle?

You should prepare your car before bringing it to the dealer to be traded in. To increase the value of your trade-in, make sure the car is spotless and do your research on its value. Additionally, before trading in your vehicle, ensure you have all the required paperwork, especially the title and priceless extras like extra key fobs.

Let one of our salespeople that you plan to trade in or sell your car when you arrive at Toyota of Orange. They will almost certainly write down your information before they or a used car manager inspects your car visually, notes the VIN, and runs the number through a vehicle history database to check its records.

The dealer's service department will probably inspect the tires, brakes, fluids, and other mechanical components while this is going on. A worker might even give the car a quick test drive to see how it handles. After all, it will be time to dive into the specifics of the numbers.

Why choose Toyota of Orange?

Whether you are looking to buy or sell your vehicle, you can get an instant cash offer by simply sending information about your car on our trade-in offer page. Since we opened more than 50 years ago, we have assisted countless customers in discovering and acquiring outstanding Toyota vehicles. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we go above and beyond to ensure that every one of our customers has a fun and exciting time purchasing a car from us. As a result, "excellence" has come to be associated with our Toyota dealer near Irvine. That's precisely why our level of service has been recognized with many awards. So if you're interested in trading or selling your vehicle, give our sales department a call today!