Regular maintenance helps ensure your Lincoln always performs at its best. Even Lincoln components wear out, and worn parts can cause additional damage until replaced. As your Lincoln dealership, we want to tell you about a few examples of the types of Lincoln service we provide.
3 Examples of Lincoln Service Available at Your Lincoln Dealership
Brake Pad Replacement
The brake pads fit into the brake calipers and have a rough material covering that generates friction. When you hit the brakes, the pads are forced against the spinning rotors, and the friction generated by the pads brings the wheels to a stop. Over time, the material covering slowly wears off, causing a slower brake response and increased braking distance.
The pads have a built-in warning device to let you know they need replacement. Once a pad’s thickness drops to 1/4″, a metal spike inside the pad becomes visible. This spike scratches against the rotor when you brake to signal the pad has worn down. Our technicians can replace worn pads in minutes, and your brakes will work efficiently again.
Alternator Replacement
The alternator is a small electrical generator in your vehicle that produces power for all your Lincoln’s systems. Its secondary purpose is to recharge the battery, which supplies power to your vehicle’s systems when the engine is off. Alternators are very durable, with few moving parts, and only require replacement after about eight years.
When an alternator starts to wear out, it slows down, causing a decrease in electricity generation. The alternator will gradually produce less power, causing problems like slow accessories, dim lights, and random electrical issues. We can test your alternator to determine if it’s failing. Installing a new alternator is relatively quick and can be performed while you wait.
Refrigerant Leak
Refrigerant is the gas inside the AC system used to remove water from the air, then chill the air before it’s blown into your cabin. The AC system operates under high pressure to cool air as fast as possible, and in time, the AC can develop a leak due to wear and tear or external damage. You won’t see a refrigerant leak, but you’ll feel its effects as your AC blows warm instead of cold air.
The gas is invisible and odorless, and we use a UV dye to identify the leak site. The dye is added to your AC and then monitored using a UV viewer. Once the leak is discovered, we’ll seal it and refill the refrigerant, so the AC can produce cold air again.
These are just a few examples of the services we provide. If you’d like to know more or to book your maintenance, contact our service department at West Point Lincoln in Houston, TX.
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