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When your brakes are working perfectly you can enjoy your driving knowing that you can control your speed. Weak or damaged brakes can easily place you and your car in danger, and it makes your vehicle dangerous to other drivers, too. Any part of your car can suffer wear or damage, and your brakes are no exception. As your local Cadillac dealer in Topeka, KS, these are some of the signs to watch for that you need to schedule a brake repair for your vehicle. more Brake Pedal Has Too Much Resistance Your brake pedal should provide resistance when you step on it, but it shouldn't need major pressure for your brakes to work. Your brakes have a booster which gives you extra strength to apply your brakes. The booster actually gives you 10x your normal strength. The booster is controlled by a vacuum pump, and if there is a leak in the vacuum system your booster won't work. Our technicians can check the system and repair any problem with it. A second possible problem is the failure of the brake booster itself. We can't repair a brake booster, but we can replace it with a new one. A blockage in one of the brake lines can increase resistance, as the brake fluid just won't move through the system. The cause of the blockage can be as simple as a pinch in the line or a piece of rust or other debris blocking the line. Noisy Brakes A squealing sound when you brake means that your brake pads have worn thin. The pads are attached to calipers that sit above your wheel rotors. When you brake, the calipers are pushed against the rotors and this resistance stops your wheels. The pads have a friction coating, and when the coating has worn off it exposes a piece of metal. This metal will strike the rotor when you brake and makes the screeching warning that you need to replace your pads. Grinding sounds from your brakes are more serious. If the pads aren't changed when you hear squealing noises, the material on the pads will continue to wear out. Once this material has worn out completely, the metal calipers will directly grind against the metal rotors and cause damage. The more the calipers grind, the more damage they will do to the rotors. Depending on the level of damage, we may be able to repair the rotor surfaces or we may have to replace them. Bad brakes aren't just noisy or inconvenient, they can very easily turn a near accident into a serious accident. For your safety, when you need a brake problem fixed you need the best technicians, equipment, and parts available. Schedule a brake repair at Cable Dahmer Cadillac Topeka and we will fix the problem. All of our technicians are trained and certified and we have the most up-to-date equipment to repair any problem your vehicle may have. You're always in safe hands with us! Image via DealerOn

Routine car maintenance is essential if you want to keep your car running smoothly. While you may be tempted to perform your own car maintenance, it is best to leave the care of your car in the hands of certified Cadillac technicians at Cable Dahmer Cadillac Topeka in Topeka, KS. Here are some of the essential services you can expect to find. more Alignment Check One of the most important vehicle services is an alignment check. If your car is out of alignment for too long, your tires will wear faster and may wear unevenly. Additionally, driving can become uncomfortable as the steering wheel shakes and vibrates significantly. Ed Bozarth Cadillac won't just check your alignment. Your brakes, undercarriage, wheels, and suspension will also be checked. If your car has been misaligned for so long that your brakes, suspension, or other systems are in disrepair, we will advise you on the steps that must be taken to get your vehicle back in complete working order. Oil Change We also perform oil changes to protect the health of your motor. If you put off a routine oil change, you will first notice a decrease in fuel efficiency. However, this is only the first symptom of an unhealthy motor. If you continue putting off your oil change, the deposits of debris that aren't trapped by the engine air filter will turn into sludge and impede the flow of the motor oil. This means the motor oil can't lubricate and protect the moving parts of your motor. At first, only a couple of moving parts will grind down and need to be replaced. If they don't get replaced, eventually, your entire motor will fail and need to be rebuilt or replaced. Engine Air Filter Installation Putting off an engine air filter replacement can seriously damage your motor. At first, you only have to worry about a decrease in fuel efficiency. However, over time, your spark plugs will go bad. This can cause starting problems, motor misses, and rough idling. Cabin Air Filter Installation If you've noticed less air circulating throughout your cabin, or the air doesn't smell as fresh as it used to, it may be time to replace your cabin air filter. This small air filter is usually located behind the glove box, but sometimes it's hard to find. Additionally, it's rarely easily accessible. Typically, it is advisable to change your cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. However, you may only need to change your cabin air filter every 25 to 30,000 miles if you live in an area with good air quality and you rarely or never drive down dirt roads. Routine vehicle maintenance is essential for keeping your car operating efficiently. Among the essential services you can expect are alignment checks, oil changes, engine air filter replacement, and cabin air filter replacement. Make sure to contact us at Cable Dahmer Cadillac Topeka to schedule an appointment with our Service Department!