Pricing depends on the model, which axle needs work, and whether the rotors need replacing. Choose your Kia above for current pricing and coupons — genuine Kia pads and rotors, a brake inspection, and a road test come with every job. Valid-ID Military and First Responder discounts stack on top of current pricing.

Expect somewhere between 30,000 and 70,000 miles out of a set of Kia pads, with driving style and conditions moving that number around. Towing, stop-and-go traffic, and Pine Belt humidity all wear pads down faster. That's why we check thickness at every visit and flag replacement before you hit the wear limit. See the Kia maintenance schedule for your model.

Squealing or grinding when you brake, a stopping distance that's grown longer, a vibration in the pedal, a dash warning light, a pedal that feels soft or spongy, or the vehicle pulling to one side are all reasons to get it checked. Grinding in particular usually means metal-on-metal contact — get it looked at immediately, since rotor damage follows quickly.

Thickness and condition decide it. A rotor still above minimum thickness without heavy scoring or warping can often be resurfaced. Below spec, cracked, or heavily worn, and replacement is the only option. We measure every rotor and recommend the safest, longest-lasting path — usually pads and rotors together.

Kia's general guidance is every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Over time, brake fluid takes on moisture, which drags down its boiling point and, in turn, braking performance — a bigger concern in our humid Pine Belt climate. Fluid condition gets checked at every brake visit, with a flush recommended once it's due.

They do, just differently. Hybrid and electric Kias (the EV6, EV9, and Niro among them) lean on regenerative braking, so the friction brakes work less and pads often outlast expectations. The tradeoff is rotors that can corrode from sitting idle, and calipers that still need regular attention. We inspect the full system regardless of what's under the hood.

You can — ask about service financing, our service-now-pay-later plan. An oil change, a brake job, or a bigger repair can all be split into monthly payments — a roughly one-minute application at check-in, with no impact to your credit score just for checking your options.

Head to Dean McCrary Kia, 7124 US Hwy 98 in Hattiesburg, where factory-trained technicians service brakes on any Kia with genuine parts — an easy trip from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, or anywhere else in the Pine Belt. Call or book your appointment online.