Brake pads and Alignments

Alignment can be done by any reputable shop. Brake pads also but unless something is really wrong they should last almost forever. I traded my Prius at 166k. mi. still had the original pads. I just got an oil change at the dealer and the service advisor went over the complimentary inspection they do (think I was due to get a survey from Kia) and he laughed when he said the brakes were still good. Since I see this is your first post, welcome and be well educated if your dealing with an unknown shop for the first time. Read up on your Niro and don't let them sell you unnecessary stuff. If your not sure about something ask here like you just did.

FNiro is correct; brakes will last a long time for most.
Regarding alignment, other than the the 2017 model year, there have been virtually no reports of alignment issues on this forum. As long as your front tires are wearing evenly, I wouldn't worry about alignment

109000 on mine and it just this week passed a state safety inspection. I wouldn't worry about brakes for a long time.

lovemyniro777 said:

Hi

I just bought a 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid and I wanted to know if I could take it to any ASE certified facility for alignments and brake pads.

Is there anything different that needs to be done compared to regular/non-hybrid cars?

Thanks

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Yes, you can take it to any alignment shop/mechanic. My mechanic has an alignment machine and does most car maintenance/repairs. He has the Hunter Eye Hawk machine that has all sensors that attach to the entire wheel. He has done my alignments and has left the steering wheel straight. I try to avoid the dealer as they tend to upsell their prices. I would only take it if my mechanic cant figure out a problem as a last resort.

I have put in 97k miles, also approaching 100k miles and the only major thing I had to do was buy 4 brand new Michelin tires. Brakes are still going strong. I have around 15k more miles on them. Pretty much everything is the same as in a regular car except the hybrid system which is high tech.

Dovidan said:

FNiro is correct; brakes will last a long time for most.
Regarding alignment, other than the the 2017 model year, there have been virtually no reports of alignment issues on this forum. As long as your front tires are wearing evenly, I wouldn't worry about alignment

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Very true, brakes do last longer, the only thing I don't like about them is that they don't seem as powerful as in a regular car. In my girlfriend's Rio, those brakes are sensitive and will stop quickly. That was the problem in my previous car (2014 Prius) but they like their longevity.

markjosh51 said:

Very true, brakes do last longer, the only thing I don't like about them is that they don't seem as powerful as in a regular car. In my girlfriend's Rio, those brakes are sensitive and will stop quickly. That was the problem in my previous car (2014 Prius) but they like their longevity.

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I found the opposite: the brakes or at least the Niro tech (regen, brakes and safety features) will stop the car on a dime.

Techy said:

I found the opposite: the brakes or at least the Niro tech (regen, brakes and safety features) will stop the car on a dime.

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Yes I agree. I had to make a panic stop a few months ago when some body pulled in front of me and stopped and the car stopped on a dime and it was one of the very few times you could feel the seat belt holding me in place.

I have 423,687 miles on my 2017 FE and the brakes are measured at 7mm last oil/tire rotation. I typically get 1 or two servicing per month.

Impressive number of miles! Good to know the drive train is capable of that much use, even if they are highway miles with much of it drafting.