How Often Should You Change Your Kia’s Brake Pads?

Your Kia brake pads make contact with the rotors to cause the necessary pressure and friction to stop your car. When the pads are too thin, they will not provide the stopping power needed to keep you safe on the road. Routine brake system inspections from the technicians at your Kia dealer will ensure that your brakes are in good condition and you are safe behind the wheel of your Forte, Sorento, or Sportage.

How Often Should You Change Your Kia’s Brake Pads at Your Kia Dealer?

Brake System Inspection and Replacement Intervals

Routine brake system inspections will ensure your car’s braking system is in perfect working condition and the pads are replaced before they wear too thin. The factory-recommended brake system intervals are every 7,500 miles or six months.

Your Kia owner’s manual has information on the required brake system inspection intervals. You can also ask your Kia technician to perform an inspection to determine if the pads need replacing.

Pad Replacements

Generally, pads last between 25,000 and 70,000 miles, depending on the quality of the pads, your driving habits, and the roads you use.

If you drive in the city in heavy traffic and use your brakes a lot, drive on mountainous roads, speed and brake hard, you will have to replace the pads more often. A good rule of thumb is to replace the pads every 30,000 to 40,000 miles to be on the safe side.

Pad Thickness

New pads have a thickness of eight to twelve millimeters. The pads must be thicker than 6.4 millimeters to function properly. The minimum pad thickness is 3.2 millimeters. It’s best to replace the pads before they wear this thin to prevent your brakes from failing.

Pad Replacement Signs

Pads have a tiny wear indicator built into the pad that makes contact with the rotor, causing a high-pitched squealing sound when the pad wears too thin.

When pads get too thin, it will severely affect your braking distance, you’ll feel vibrations through your brake pedal, and your car will pull to the left or right when you apply the brakes.

Genuine Kia Brake Parts

It’s essential to use the highest quality pads for increased safety. At your dealership, the Kia technicians install top-quality genuine Kia brake parts manufactured for your Kia to strict specifications. Genuine Kia pads are designed and engineered to provide safe, durable, and long-lasting performance.

Money-Saving Specials

Your dealership offers a range of specials to make keeping your car in great shape and more affordable. Check their website for specials on genuine Kia parts and services and save money on your next pad replacement.

Routine brake system services and pad replacements are essential to proper vehicle maintenance. Rely on qualified Kia technicians to keep your brakes in excellent condition. Call Kelly Grimsley Kia today and schedule a comprehensive brake system service to ensure your Kia is safe.

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