Brakes are the number one safety feature of any vehicle, and if your brakes are not responding properly when applied or making odd squeaks and squeals, it’s time for brake service and brake repair.

Brakes can squeak for a variety of reasons, but continuous squeals and grinding sounds may mean it’s time for new brake pads or shoes.  Worn brakes can mean longer stopping distances and difficulty stopping in an emergency situation.  Rotors and drums that are too thin may even become over-stressed and break.

Brakes rarely fail suddenly.  They deteriorate slowly with wear.  Brake life depends on many factors, such as terrain, city vs. country travel, driving style, and even climate.  Brakes are a normal wear and tear item on any car, with a heavy emphasis on the wear.  Eventually, your brake system parts are going to need a replacement for performance and safety reasons.

Brakes are important and regular service is advised. You should inspect your brakes every 5000 miles for basic pad wear and replace disc pads when there is 2 mm or one-eighth of an inch of friction material remaining on the backing plate.  Do not let brake pads wear down rather than this or you may suffer brake fade and brake failure making your next brake repair costly.

ABS brakes have become standard if you own a newer vehicle.  If your indicator light comes on or you are having trouble with steering when you slow down these could be clear indicators that you are having a problem and should call us as soon as possible.

Brakes are the primary feature which allows you to avoid accidents.  They are a critical part of any car for both safety and performance.  Brakes are the most important active safety of a car and one of its key pieces.

We treat you like family and when it comes to brake service and brake repair, we will do all that we can to help you and your family remain safe.