Brake Repair near Me

Why Your Brakes Need Service

While every part experiences some wear and tear, your brake system actually includes parts that are designed to wear down as you use them. That’s because brakes use pressure and friction to slow your car down. After all, stopping a moving vehicle is no easy feat.

When you push down on the brake pedal, the pressure you apply with your foot goes to the main cylinder. It pushes brake fluid through the brake lines and out to your wheels. Each wheel consists of a metal rotor that spins while you drive. A set of calipers hovers just above the rotors. This is where you’ll find your brake pads.

As brake fluid arrives at the calipers, they’ll start to close in on the rotors with the same pressure you put on the brake pedal. When the brake pads make contact with the rotors, it creates friction. This is what ultimately slows your car down.

Over time, that friction wears your brake pads down. That’s why getting your brake pads replaced is part of your routine maintenance.

Most Common Brake Repairs

From regularly replacing parts to refilling your brake fluid, a lot goes into taking care of your brake system. Our technicians tackle all sorts of brake related issues. Some of the services we perform include:

• Replace Brake Pads
• Refill Brake Fluid
• Patch Up Leaky Brake Lines
• Replace Warped Rotors

Does your ride need one of these services or additional service? Schedule service easily online today!

Brake Service Warning Signs

So, how do you know when your car or SUV needs new brake pads, or extra brake fluid? Whenever you stop in for maintenance or an inspection, one of our technicians will inspect the whole system. What if something pops up before you’re due for maintenance? Fortunately, your car can give you a few warning signs that it’s time for brake service.

• Squeaky Brakes – This unmistakable sound is actually by design. It means that your brake pads are worn and need to be replaced.
• Dashboard Light – Pull over and call a tow truck if you see a light that says BRAKE or ABS on your dashboard.
• Stuck or Slowly Sinking Pedal – If your brake pedal feels like you’re stepping in quicksand, or it doesn’t seem to come up again, chances are you’re low on brake fluid.
• Drifting – When one of your brake lines has a problem, you’ll notice your car consistently drifting to the same side when you brake.
• Vibrating Steering Wheel – If one of your rotors gets warped or cracked, you’ll probably start to feel vibrations in the steering wheel.