Brake service needed at 25000

Mikey999 · April 15, 2020

I live in canada and have a 2018 suburban with 25000kms bought new. The dealer keeps recommending a brake service . Cleaning and lubing. Is this necessary?

davester · April 15, 2020

Yes, it is vital for the dealer. He needs all the money he can get from you.

For you, probably not so much. Your brake fluid isn't that old to need flushing, and brake pads should still have plenty of pad left on them, maybe it's worthwhile to check that they are all wearing evenly, but the dealer is going to just vacuum cash out of your wallet doing it.

He's not selling cars now (in some places, he's not allowed to, only to do service), so he wants to drag in anyone and everyone he can to make money.

JimCost2014 · April 15, 2020

37 minutes ago, Mikey999 said:

Cleaning and lubing

You or the truck?

What does the service provide? The last time you had it serviced, where were your brake pads for thickness? How does your brake fluid look? Does it stop differently all of a sudden?

All good questions to ask the dealer, then take it elsewhere for a second opinion, that is where you will have the work done in the future.

Mikey999 · April 15, 2020

I was getting an oil change and changing back to summer tires. There are no symptoms at all

They offered it before they even started. They advise pads will last longer and its recommended overall preserve life if rotors calipers. In previous 2 vehicles i owned one was advised to do it but at halfway such as 50000kms as brakes pads could last 100000 on while rotors could last even longer with machining another vehicle i had was advised not to as rotors were just changed together with pads after 80000 as rotors were not mashinable.

Sometimes i wonder about all this stuff . The factory rotors on a suburban appear very good quality. To me is seems early and they are trying to drum up work . I would have thought its best to get them inspected around 70000 or if I hear or feel any typical symptoms.

Just wondering if anyone had any knowledge or experience on this with the suburban tahoe or yukon and xl.

The Zip · April 15, 2020

18 minutes ago, Mikey999 said:

Just wondering if anyone had any knowledge or experience on this with the suburban tahoe or yukon and xl.

I have a Tahoe, is 25000 equal to around 15000 miles? If so, the answer is no. I have not had any break work done yet and my truck is 4 yrs older than yours. Bought a 2015 in Feb of 2014.

tlaw91 · April 17, 2020

I work at a dealer, and I don’t have a clue what they’re talking about. Plus you’re in Canada everything is gonna rust up anyways.

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Mikey999 · April 17, 2020

Thanks tlaw91. Its not in maintenance manual but they told me in Canada because of road salt in winter its needed. Im thinking they are duralife rotors which are already corrosion resistant. But im sure they could be serviced when the pads are changed. Im in mississauga where winters are mild maybe moderate sometimes but its nothing like up north. Consider Mississauga like buffalo. They said my maintenance schedule should follow severe conditions because of where i live. Its appears they may be over selling me but that is why im bringing it up here to get everyone's thoughts. Every 25000kms im gonna shell out i think they quoted 400$ cad. That sounds silly. Unless i hear brake squealing or feels funny or theres at least 80000kms would i get brakes checked . I also drive easy on the brakes. But the suburban is the biggest vehicle ive driven so i thought id ask in case its needed.

tlaw91 · April 18, 2020

They’re over selling you. $400 cad is literally the cost of a brake job for one axle. So they’re charging you a brake job to not do a brake job and in theory it will make your brakes last a little longer. Which is stupid because you would have just paid for a brake job. Which they didn’t do. That’s hilarious.

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newdude · April 18, 2020

Absolutely nothing wrong with doing a caliper service once a year or so. Maybe every 2 years even. Especially if you are in a snow/salt area. Keeps the pads wearing evenly, the calipers sliding freely, etc. I'm down in the Rochester NY area, about 2 and a half hour drive from you. Brakes don't last around here. We've done pads and rotors or rotor resurfacing on trucks with 30000mi or less before. Calipers froze right up on the slide pins. Ends up wearing out the inboard pad while the outboard looks brand new.

Is $400 for it good price? Fugg no. That is beyond a rip off. That's literally a $40-60/axle service at best if a shop does it. Or a $10 bottle of brake caliper grease and 2 hours or less of your own time if you are mechanically inclined. Very dishonest pricing from your dealer.

The most accurate service schedule is the one in the back of your owner's manual. You will note that GM doesn't recommend any power flushes of transmissions and engines. GM doesn't even recommend a brake fluid change until 5 years of ownership.