Do I need to change brake pads/shoes/rotors? The brake arn't grinding or anything and they seem to be performing OK, but I want to be pro-active with the maintance but not get taken for a ride at the repair shop. WHat other things might I be looking at now that I'm at 30,000 miles?
I just hit 30,000 miles on my car, do I need new brakes? Tune-up?
At 30k you will be looking at checking out the fluids mostly. Brakes you can have inspected by the dealership- usually costs you around 20 bucks. Look in your owners manual- it will show you a maintenance schedule of what is due when. As for brakes, you will only get a grinding when you have nothing left- when they hit the brake wear indicators. Don't let them get that far, but usually you are able to go til around 40-45k before you start to need brakes- everyone is different.
I just hit 30,000 miles on my car, do I need new brakes? Tune-up?
Check with the dealership to find out the recommendated maintenance check up. They usually have a maintenance package to check for all those items. I just had a minor maint. check up on my car (60k) and it only cost $115. Included checking brakes, A/C, rotating tires, oil change and many more - too long to list.
Brakes probably are getting close. Would not hurt to have them checked. I would not worry about a tune up unless its running rough.
You see that little book that comes with your car? READ IT!! It tells you when to do your servicing of your car.
