5 Simple Tips To Save Money On Your Next Brake Service

Looking for a break on your next brake service? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most common questions people ask our brake service experts—and your local TIRECRAFT can help!

Read on to learn 5 simple tips to reduce the price of your next brake service, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to get a free quote on any brake maintenance, repairs, or part replacements.

1.  Change Your Driving Habits To Save On Brake Service

Have you ever heard somebody say that tiny habits can lead to big changes?

You should remember this saying every time you get behind the wheel, because even small changes to your daily driving habits can lead to big brake service savings over time.

To extend the life of your brake pads, try to:

• Follow speed limits, maintain safe following distances, and watch traffic to anticipate stops. This will greatly reduce the need for hard braking.
• Avoid inching forward while waiting in traffic, at stop lights or in drive-thru lines, as each tap of the brakes adds wear and tear.
• Embrace the art of coasting to slow your vehicle down before slamming on the brakes.
• Avoid braking with your left foot, as this practice increases the risk of braking while actively accelerating with your right foot, which can cause extensive damage to your brakes.

2.  Unload Your Vehicle To Save On Brake Service

The heavier your vehicle is, the harder your brakes will have to work to stop it. As a general rule, you should remove all non-essential items from your vehicle before you hit the road, and be careful when installing certain aftermarket parts, as some custom wheels and muffler systems can add a lot of extra weight.

As an added bonus, unloading your vehicle will also improve your fuel efficiency.

3.  Flush Your Brake Fluids Often

Like your oil and transmission fluid, brake fluids can become contaminated or oxidized, which makes it less effective. At TIRECRAFT, we typically recommend booking a brake fluid flush every 40,000 km to 60,000 km, depending on the vehicle and driving habits. To book an inspection and get personalized advice, contact your local TIRECRAFT.

4.  Invest In An Ounce Of Prevention To Save On Brake Services

Here’s another helpful old adage: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In other words, it costs a lot more to “cure” a neglected brake system than it does to prevent the damage from piling up in the first place.

For example, if you’re looking at a replacement or major repair, you can expect to pay at least:

• $35 to $150 per brake pad, plus $80 to $120 per axle in labour costs
• $30 to $75 per rotor, plus $150 to $200 per axle in labour costs
• $130 per caliper
• Between $300 and $800 for a substantial brake repair service

But by staying on top of your brake maintenance and fluid flushes, you can greatly reduce service costs and extend the life of these key components. Even if you can’t prevent damage and wear, early detection can prevent things from going from bad-to-worse. For best results, we recommend booking a brake inspection after every 20,000km or 12 months on the road.

5.  Take Advantage Of Brake Service Promotions At TIRECRAFT

Even with perfect driving habits and flawless maintenance, all brake parts wear out eventually. And when the time comes for your repair or replacement, your local TIRECRAFT can help you save with:

• Customer loyalty discounts—Collect rewards points for every service or part/tire purchase, then use them like real money to drive down the costs of your brake service.
• Competitive pricing—We’re proud to offer our customers great prices on all brake services and parts, made possible by our service efficiencies and exclusive partnerships with top manufacturers.
• Parts & labour warranties—At TIRECRAFT, all brake services are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months or 20,000km of use, which matches up perfectly with the recommended brake service interval.
• Exclusive brake service discounts—Bookmark our Promotions page and check back regularly for a chance to save big on your next brake service.

Get A Free Quote On Brake Services: Contact Your Local TIRECRAFT

Tired of overpaying for your brake services? Your local TIRECRAFT is here to help!

To get a free quote from a brake service expert near you, use the Find a TIRECRAFT tool on our website.

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