Repair
Brake repair
Brakes wear a little with every stop. A brake service checks the pads, rotors and fluid, replaces what is worn, and checks that the car stops straight.
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Step by step
How we do it
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Check it
A test drive and a look at the pads show how worn they are and where the noise comes from.
Check it
A test drive and a look at the pads show how worn they are and where the noise comes from.
Up and off
The car goes up on the lift and the wheel comes off, so the brake is out in the open.
Old pads out
The caliper swings up and the worn pads come out. Next to a new pad, the wear is easy to see.
The rotor
The rotor is measured. If it is still thick enough it is resurfaced smooth; if not, it is replaced.
New pads in
The slides are cleaned and greased, the new pads go in, the caliper is bolted back on and the brake fluid is checked.
Wheel on
The wheel goes back on, the car comes down, and the nuts are tightened to spec in a star pattern.
Back to you
A short test drive confirms it stops straight, then the keys go back to you.
Signs you need it
- Squealing or grinding when braking
- A soft or low brake pedal
- The car pulls to one side when braking
- Vibration in the pedal or the steering wheel
What’s included
- Measuring pad thickness and rotor condition
- New pads, with rotors resurfaced or replaced as needed
- Cleaning and greasing the caliper slides
- Checking the brake fluid level and condition
- A test drive
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Pick a drop-off time online, or call (510) 209-0748.