Taking care of your car is important, whether it is to enjoy a pleasant drive, to sell it at a fair price, or to avoid huge unforeseen expenses. Some of these maintenance acts are unavoidable, such as brake maintenance, and we’ll just see what price to replace the brake discs of a Kia Picanto . Even if it is hard to give you an exact cost, we will first explain the purpose of the brake discs of a motor vehicle, then an estimate of the price of changing the brake discs of your Kia Picanto, and finally, why and when to replace its discs.
Purpose of the brake discs of a Kia Picanto
Before we see the cost of changing the brake discs on your Kia Picanto, we will explain what their role is. They are an integral component of your braking system and ensure your security on the road. This braking element is a consumable, this component will have to be changed according to the use you have of your Kia Picanto. There are two different braking systems, the drum brakes which will be a kind of circles inside which pads will be pressed on the walls to slow down the car, often equipped on old vehicles or on the rear wheels because they have less braking power. The discs, as their name implies, are like thick metal discs that will be pinched by the brake pads to stop your Kia Picanto . Over time and friction the thickness of the discs will reduce and they will become less efficient.
Price for changing the brake discs of a Kia Picanto
We’ll now proceed to the component you’re most likely most enthusiastic about. How much does it cost to change the brake discs on a Kia Picanto? It is necessary to know that the brake discs are sold in pairs, generally your motor vehicle will be equipped with them at the front, and not always at the rear. As 70% of the braking power of a car is concentrated on the front of the motor vehicle it is important to have them in good working order. We are going to describe the different possibilities available to you to replace the brake discs of your Kia Picanto and the different prices of these solutions , here they are:
- The first solution is actually the priciest, if you have already had to deal with a mechanic of the brand of your Kia Picanto you should know that the services are always substantially more expensive. We assure you an expertise which is not always there and which no matter the reason is not required for many services such as changing the brake disc. However, changing the brake discs of your Kia Picanto at the manufacturer will cost you between 250 and 350 euros depending on the finish of your motor vehicle.
- To pass by a motor vehicle center or an independent mechanic is a solution more and more appreciated by the motor vehicle owners, for some they enable to keep the guarantee of your Kia Picanto while limiting the bill. It is expected that changing the brake discs of a Kia Picanto in this sort of garage amounts to around 150 to 250 euros.
- At last, it is possible to replace your brake discs by yourself , with some know-how the process is not very complex and you will discover courses on the internet. To do this, you only have to buy the component. If you buy it in a store you will get it for 50/60 euros and 30/4 if you buy it online.
Why and when to change the brake discs on his Kia Picanto?
As we mentioned in the introduction, the brake discs on your Kia Picanto are wear auto parts. It is expected that the brake discs have a lifetime of 80, 000 to 110, 000 km depending on the use you will have (highway or city for example). Finally, certain signs can inform you to the need to replace the brake discs on your Kia Picanto:
- Strong squeaking noises during braking, remember to check the level of brake fluid in your Kia Picanto, do not think twice to seek advice from our article on this subject.
- Heavy vibration in the brake pedal when you brake.
- Major scratches or stains on your brake discs
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