Brakes are one of the most important elements of your vehicle's mechanical system, but scheduling a regular brake service is one automotive appointment that many drivers avoid. According to the auto repair specialists at Mullanphy Tire & Automotive, delaying brake maintenance may result in serious consequences. Here are the Florissant, MO, technicians' top three reasons you should never put off a brake service.

Top 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Put Off Getting Brake Service

1. System Failure

Putting off your brake service could result in total loss of your braking system. If you're lucky, the loss of brake power will be subtle and not occur in heavy traffic. But you’ll still be unable to use your vehicle until repairs are completed, which means your lifestyle may be drastically affected.

You also face the cost of getting your vehicle to an auto repair shop. Since you can't risk driving there in your vehicle's damaged state, you will be required to pay for a tow. Even short distances result in large tow fees, putting you out of a few hundred dollars that could've easily been avoided.

2. Vehicle Collisions

If your brake system fails while you're in traffic, it could result in a dangerous collision with another vehicle. Not only are you risking your life, but you're endangering the lives of other drivers and passengers.

In this situation, the cause of the accident is your own recklessness and not faulty brakes, so you risk your insurance company refusing to pay for the damage. Such a situation may result in you being completely responsible for all repair, replacement, and medical bills along with any lawsuits filed by victims of the crash.

3.  Large Repair Bills

Putting off your brake service can put other aspects of your mechanical system at risk for damage, too. Your brakes directly impact your wheel bearings, rotors, and calipers, and when the brake pads wear down, it can cause any or all of these other elements to wear down as well. Avoiding the small cost of a brake service could result in a much larger bill to repair or replace multiple parts.

Avoid these dangerous and costly repercussions by scheduling your brake service today at Mullanphy Tire & Automotive. The auto repair shop has decades of experience providing high-quality services to the Florissant community including brake, tire, and engine repair. Browse their full list of auto maintenance services on their website, and schedule your brake service appointment by calling (314) 921-4961.