Hi,
I am a singaporean that just moved to the US. I bought a used car.
2 year old. my first car. 27,000 miles
Overall in good condition. but one slight problem is the brakes.
drive very smooth....
They feel a bit spongy. still can stop, but i must use quite a lot
of strength. Or at least more then the other rental or car sharing
cars that i drove....
Also there is a lot of "free play" before the brake take effect. so
the "reaction' might be slower.
overally still ok. but i find it a bit dangerous if i get into a
situation.
i went for oil change... the mechanic say my brake fluid
contaminated and recommended a flush... but he said the same thing
to the previous guy/car so i suspect that it is their "standard"
advice to all their customers... they charge USD115. which is quite
ex.
I called the dealer.. as car is still < 36,000 miles still under
warranty. brake pads not covered....
For brake inspection USD30. but if change all brake pads (wear and
tear not covered) cost USD200. to change brake fluid USD100. EITHER
OF THIS service taken up will waive inspection fee.
other then pad and fluid, if there are any issues with brakes, they
will repair for free (warranty)
i think many shops will change brake pads for like USD100
outside.
i read the internet. they said that most of the time brake fluid
shouldn't need to change but best to change one every 2 years....
brake pads should change about every 30k miles.
not at a loss... if i bring to dealer.. potentially chaRGE
USD200-USD300 for the service.. but guranttee will be OK.
if go outside cheaper, but they might not fix the issue...
what should I do.? does worn out brake pads feel like that? more
"free play" and need more strength to stop, stopping power seems to
be reduced....??
If it is just routine worn out brake pad i will just go outside and
change. no need send back dealer.
internet say also potential 'air' in the brake fluid... does it
feel like that.
Any advice welcomed.