We offer a full range of brake services generally at a savings of 20% to 35% or more, not to mention, the time you save and the convenience of having your brake service performed at your home, office or other preferred location.
Brakes are designed to wear out, and unfortunately for you, they are generally not covered under any factory or extended warranty. The pads rub on the brake disk to stop your car, so worn pads are the first part to check if you are experiencing any braking problems. A full inspection though will show underlying problems, as well as what can be repaired and what needs replaced. Brake pad replacement is the most common repair job for automotive brake systems.
What will my brake service include?
Since brake pads are only one possible problem with a brake system, there are other items that may be included in a brake service. Depending on the results of the braking system inspection, your vehicle brake service may include:
- Brake pads/shoe replacement
- Brake rotors/drums replacement
- Brake fluid flush & replacement
- Brake caliper & rotor re-alignment
- Brake caliper replacement
- Brake hose replacement
- Brake master cylinder and slave cylinder replacement
Brake Pads
Brake pads are a medal backing with a friction material surface. Their contact with your brake rotors create the friction that slows down the vehicle.
Brake Rotors
A brake rotor is the metal disc directly attached to your tire. Your brake pads are attached on both sides of the rotor and clamp down on it to slow and stop the vehicle.
Brake shoes are similar to brake pads. They are made of a friction material with a metal backing that pushes outward on the inside of the drum to slow or stop the vehicle.
Brake Drum
The brake drum is similar to the rotor as they both serve the same purpose. The brake drum rotates around the brake shoes; when the brakes are applied the shoes push outward onto the drum creating friction and slowing or stopping the vehicle.
Brake Caliper
The caliper houses the brake pads and when brake fluid is pressured against the piston in the caliper, it squeezes the pads around the rotor to stop or slow the vehicle.
Master Cylinder
The master cylinder is a control device that converts force into hydraulic pressure. This device controls slave cylinders located at the other end of the hydraulic system.
Brake Fluid
When force is applied to the brake pedal, brake fluid is pressurized and converts mechanical power into hydraulic power. If the vehicle has a leak, the brakes could barely function or not function at all. It’s crucial to make sure your brake fluid is in good condition and bled properly; if air is introduced into the braking system, you can have trouble stopping your vehicle.
Brake Fluid Flush
Brake flushing involves removing all the brake fluid from the system and getting all-new, clean fluid inside. Brake bleeding just means removing enough brake fluid to get air bubbles out of the brake lines. So, make sure you get your brakes flushed regularly.
Brake Line
Brake fluid travels down your brake lines from your master cylinder to your calipers to stop the vehicle. The brake lines of your brake system play a key role in brake performance and function, allowing your car to turn pedal pressure into stopping power. Most cars feature hydraulic brake systems, which use fluid to transfer the pressure applied by your foot to the brake. Braided stainless steel brake lines are flexible hoses fitted to a hydraulic brake system. Braided stainless steel brake lines generally improve brake system effectiveness and longevity as compared to an equivalent system fitted with flexible rubber hoses through near-elimination of hose expansion.
