When you press the pedal, brake pads squeeze the rotors (or shoes press against drums) and turn your speed into heat. Those parts wear a little with every stop. Catching wear early keeps repairs smaller and keeps you stopping straight.
Signs it's time
- Squealing, grinding or scraping when you brake
- The pedal feels soft, spongy or goes down too far
- The vehicle pulls to one side when braking
- Pulsing or shaking in the pedal or steering wheel
- Brake or ABS warning light on
What we do
- Measure pads and rotors and check for uneven wear
- Inspect calipers, slides, hoses and brake lines
- Replace pads, rotors, shoes and drums as needed
- Repair calipers, brake lines and ABS faults
- Brake fluid check and flush
- Show you what's worn before anything gets replaced
Good to know
Road salt and sand are hard on brakes here. Calipers and slide pins seize, and steel brake lines rust through. A yearly brake check — easy to do during a tire changeover — catches it early.