Brake Repair near Me

Like every part, your brakes experience wear and tear. In fact, some parts of your brake system are actually designed to wear down because brakes use friction and pressure to slow your vehicle down.

When you step on the brake pedal, you’re actually pushing brake fluid through the brake lines and out to your wheels. There, it goes to a set of calipers that hover just above the rotors in your wheels. These calipers clamp down on the rotors with the same amount of pressure you applied to the brake pedal.

However, the calipers alone don’t create enough friction to slow the rotors down. That’s the brake pads’ job. They make contact with the rotors whenever the calipers close in on them. Over time, the brake pads wear down. Getting them replaced is just one of the brake services you’ll need every once in a while.

Our service center has a team of highly trained technicians. They’ll take care of all your maintenance, service, and repairs, so you can feel confident that your car can stop on a dime. Some of the brake work they provide includes:

• Inspecting brake lines
• Refilling brake fluid
• Replacing brake pads
• Repairing cracked rotors

So, just how often will your brakes need to be repaired, anyway? Our technicians will inspect them every time you come in for maintenance, but there are also a few warning signs you should be aware of. Schedule service if you see or hear any of the following:

Squeaky brakes — Everyone has heard squeaky brakes at some point. While this notorious sound can be annoying, it’s actually a helpful reminder that your brake pads need to be replaced. Most brake pads are designed with a small tab inside them that creates that noise when they wear down.

Dashboard warning lights — There are a couple of brake warning lights you should look for. First, the “ABS” light comes on whenever there’s an issue with your anti-lock braking system. You can usually keep driving with this, but get them serviced soon. If the word “BRAKE” or an exclamation mark come on, it means your main brake system is malfunctioning. Pull over and call a tow truck if you see either of these lights.

Drifting — If your vehicle keeps drifting in the same direction when you use the brakes, there’s a good chance one of your brake lines is leaking brake fluid.

Sinking brake pedal — Low brake fluid can be the cause of a lot of brake problems. One of the most common ones is causing your brake pedal to feel like its slowly sinking when you try to use the brakes.

Grinding metal sound — Sometimes wear and tear can cause one of your rotors to warp or crack. If this happens, you’ll hear the sound of grinding metal when you brake.