At Santa Cruz Toyota, we know the Toyota braking system and its maintenance requirements as Toyota professionals. No matter if you drive a Toyota Corolla from Soquel, RAV4 from Capitola, Tacoma from Live Oak, or Hilux from Aptos, our customers can rest assured that we provide quality brake pad replacements for all Toyota models at our certified Toyota service department in Santa Cruz County.
If you drive a Toyota and are not a trained technician, the best way to know when you have squeezed the most life out of the brakes while limiting the risk of declining performance is through routine inspections. You know you have reached the point of maximum brake pad use and value when the brake pads function properly, but little brake pad remains. Since you never want to risk the brake pads wearing down entirely for safety, it is best to have them replaced at this point. When you have this service done, the technician will also check your rotors for any wear or grooves, and make sure your brake fluid is still useable. Rest assured that we know precisely where that point is and we routinely assist our customers in knowing the best time for a brake service.
Toyota designed a powerful braking system for each model with reliable performance and impressive durability; however, the hydraulic brakes on your vehicle require routine maintenance to keep it stopping your vehicle at best. Given the purposeful design of brake pads to wear out relatively quickly, brake pad replacement service (front and/or rear pad replacements) will be needed as routine maintenance for acceptable vehicle stopping and safety. During a brake inspection, your rotors and fluid will be checked as well. The brake fluid is an important aspect of stopping efficiency, as it acts as a lubricant for the hyraulic brake system. If you have dirty, old, or no brake fluid in your brake system, your vehicle will struggle to stop, which could cause an accident.
Service includes a qualified service technician removing the worn brake pads, inspecting the full braking system to ensure the new brake pads are supported properly, exchanges fluid if needed, and then installs the new genuine Toyota OEM brake pads from our parts department. Our customers can rest assured that they’ll leave knowing that their vehicle’s brake system is operating at peak performance and factory specifications.