{"id":2803,"date":"2026-01-30T15:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=2803"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:40:59","slug":"brake-hardware-problems-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake hardware problems and maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we think of brake repair, our minds normally go to replacing brake pads and rotors, or calipers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, brake maintenance can also include other parts you might not be as familiar with, such as brake hardware.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, brake jobs involve replacing or taking care of these smaller (yet vital) pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is hardware for brakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is considered brake hardware will differ between disc brakes and drum brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On disc brakes, this is going to be clips that rest on the brake caliper bracket. Those clips either hold the brake head in place or provide a surface so the brake pad can slide back and forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-1024x589.jpg\" alt=\"Rear brake drum hardware.\" class=\"wp-image-2805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-1536x883.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-100x58.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-793x456.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware-1080x621.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rear-brake-drum-hardware.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rear brake drum hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brake hardware for drum brakes are the springs and hold downs that hold the shoes in place and allow them to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What brake hardware problems can occur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, the hardware will become rusted or break. Moisture and heat are your two biggest enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Northern Virginia, the occasional winter weather we receive could have an impact. Salt and sand from the road can corrode metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you know if brake hardware is bad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There aren\u2019t many signs that the hardware on your vehicle has reached the end of its lifespan. Hardware primarily will make a high pitched sound if it comes into contact with anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless a driver notices a problem (such as a noise), our technicians usually see if there are any hardware problems when performing a visual inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are able to install new brake hardware if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if you don\u2019t replace brake hardware?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t replace hardware when it comes time, they can become brittle or may get damaged on the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you\u2019ve disturbed them, the hardware will start making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can you maintain hardware for brakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brake hardware is metal, so it can last a long time if it\u2019s taken care of properly. You can maintain disc brakes through lubrication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Front disc brake caliper hardware.\" class=\"wp-image-2807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-793x446.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Front-disc-brake-caliper-hardware.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Front disc brake caliper hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important that the right kind is used. The brake caliper grease needs to be able to stick so it won\u2019t run off when it gets hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use the same grease we put the slide pins in with to lubricate the disc brake hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does brake hardware require a certain type of lubrication, it also matters how much is applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the right amount of grease will help you avoid corrosion buildup while preventing items on the road from collecting on brake parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, you don\u2019t grease drum brakes, except for a couple of contact points on the dust shield. Drum brakes require what\u2019s called a \u201cclean and adjust\u201d. Vehicles with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear should get a clean and adjust every 10,000 to 15,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should I do if I think I need new hardware?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re picking up on a high pitched noise (or any other sound) while driving, ask an auto repair shop to look into the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our technicians check out these concerns through <a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/car-noise\/\"><strong>noise diagnostics<\/strong><\/a>, which consists of test drives, visual inspections, and recreating the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an autoshop finds new hardware is needed, it\u2019s a good idea to move forward with that recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By replacing key brake parts and performing proper maintenance, you can keep your braking system running as designed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located near Lake Ridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think of brake repair, our minds normally go to replacing brake pads and rotors, or calipers. However, brake maintenance can also include other parts you might not be as familiar with, such as brake hardware.&nbsp; Sometimes, brake jobs involve replacing or taking care of these smaller (yet vital) pieces. What is hardware for brakes? What is considered brake &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2811,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[949,1109,1108,1107,134,1110,168,225,136],"class_list":["post-2803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brakes","tag-brake-hardware","tag-brake-hardware-problems","tag-brake-jobs","tag-brake-maintenance","tag-brake-repair","tag-hardware-for-brakes","tag-hometowne-auto-repair-and-tire","tag-prince-william-county","tag-woodbridge"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Brake hardware problems and maintenance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Brake maintenance can include parts you might not be as familiar with, like brake hardware.\u00a0Some repairs involve replacing or maintaining it.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Brake hardware problems and maintenance\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Brake maintenance can include parts you might not be as familiar with, like brake hardware.\u00a0Some repairs involve replacing or maintaining it.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"HomeTowne Auto Repair and Tire Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-01-30T20:24:21+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-30T20:40:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1084\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5f5b801206589b9b9ed17fcf3bcf5173\"},\"headline\":\"Brake hardware problems and maintenance\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-01-30T20:24:21+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-30T20:40:59+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":609,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"brake hardware\",\"brake hardware problems\",\"brake jobs\",\"brake maintenance\",\"brake repair\",\"hardware for brakes\",\"hometowne auto repair and tire\",\"prince william county\",\"woodbridge\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Brakes\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/\",\"name\":\"Brake hardware problems and maintenance\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-01-30T20:24:21+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-30T20:40:59+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5f5b801206589b9b9ed17fcf3bcf5173\"},\"description\":\"Brake maintenance can include parts you might not be as familiar with, like brake hardware.\u00a0Some repairs involve replacing or maintaining it.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1084,\"caption\":\"Brake hardware on a Jeep\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Brake hardware problems and maintenance\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"HomeTowne Auto Repair and Tire Blog\",\"description\":\"Home of the Free Flat Tire Repair\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5f5b801206589b9b9ed17fcf3bcf5173\",\"name\":\"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/841d0a84f5f022f871f1ffb83a475f3abff4378a0e4ade284e2a25f656e68700?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/841d0a84f5f022f871f1ffb83a475f3abff4378a0e4ade284e2a25f656e68700?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/841d0a84f5f022f871f1ffb83a475f3abff4378a0e4ade284e2a25f656e68700?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/hometowne-auto\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Brake hardware problems and maintenance","description":"Brake maintenance can include parts you might not be as familiar with, like brake hardware.\u00a0Some repairs involve replacing or maintaining it.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Brake hardware problems and maintenance","og_description":"Brake maintenance can include parts you might not be as familiar with, like brake hardware.\u00a0Some repairs involve replacing or maintaining it.","og_url":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/","og_site_name":"HomeTowne Auto Repair and Tire Blog","article_published_time":"2026-01-30T20:24:21+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-01-30T20:40:59+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":1084,"url":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/"},"author":{"name":"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5f5b801206589b9b9ed17fcf3bcf5173"},"headline":"Brake hardware problems and maintenance","datePublished":"2026-01-30T20:24:21+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-30T20:40:59+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/"},"wordCount":609,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg","keywords":["brake hardware","brake hardware problems","brake jobs","brake maintenance","brake repair","hardware for brakes","hometowne auto repair and tire","prince william county","woodbridge"],"articleSection":["Brakes"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/","url":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/","name":"Brake hardware problems and maintenance","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg","datePublished":"2026-01-30T20:24:21+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-30T20:40:59+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5f5b801206589b9b9ed17fcf3bcf5173"},"description":"Brake maintenance can include parts you might not be as familiar with, like brake hardware.\u00a0Some repairs involve replacing or maintaining it.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brake-hardware-on-Jeep.jpg","width":1920,"height":1084,"caption":"Brake hardware on a Jeep"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/brake-hardware-problems-maintenance\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Brake hardware problems and maintenance"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/","name":"HomeTowne Auto Repair and Tire Blog","description":"Home of the Free Flat Tire Repair","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/5f5b801206589b9b9ed17fcf3bcf5173","name":"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/841d0a84f5f022f871f1ffb83a475f3abff4378a0e4ade284e2a25f656e68700?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/841d0a84f5f022f871f1ffb83a475f3abff4378a0e4ade284e2a25f656e68700?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/841d0a84f5f022f871f1ffb83a475f3abff4378a0e4ade284e2a25f656e68700?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire"},"url":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/author\/hometowne-auto\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2803"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2803\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2808,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2803\/revisions\/2808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}