Everything You Need To Know About Brake Jobs

Everything You Need To Know About Brake Jobs

Brakes are essential to the proper function of
your vehicle. They’re responsible for bringing
your thousand(s)-pound vehicle to a halt,
making safe turns and slowing down. If your
brakes are not maintained properly, you run
the risk of damaging the vehicle or getting
involved in an accident, which can cause
serious injury to yourself and others on the
road. For this reason, brake inspections and
repairs are essential to the proper functioning
of your vehicle and shouldn’t be neglected.

Signs It Might Be Time

Noises & Squealing…we’re all familiar with that
high pitched squeal emitted whenever we apply
the brakes. The squeal comes from a sensor that
lets you know your brakes are in need of servicing.
In addition to any squeals you’ll want to listen for
any harsh grinding noises indicating your brake
pads are completely worn and the metal of your
brake calipers are grinding against your rotors. If
you hear grinding noises there’s no time to delay,
bring your car into our shop straight away. If your
rotors become damaged, your inexpensive brake
job will soon mushroom into an expensive repair
job due to having to replace the rotors.

Touchy Brake Pedal On the opposite side of
the spectrum is the brake pedal that is overly
touchy. If your brake pedal is sensitive to even
the slightest touch, you may have an unevenly
worn rotor, or your brake fluid may need
changing. Again, bring your car in for a free
inspection and we’ll diagnose it for you.
Finally, the most dangerous of conditions is
when it feels like your brakes are not
sufficient enough to bring the car to a
complete halt. Bring your car in for an
inspection immediately to determine if
there’s a brake line obstruction or if the
vacuum system is functioning properly.

What to Expect During a Brake Job

If your vehicle requires a full service repair… A full service repair will include replacing
the brake pads, the shoes and also resurfacing the rotors/drums so they look/function like
new. The brake calipers/hardware and brake fluid may also need to be replaced. The
entire repair should be completed in a few hours or less, depending on the condition of
your braking system and how extensive the repairs are.
Consider Having Other Maintenance Inspections Done at The Same Time While most
brake jobs are quickly completed in a few hours, this is an ideal time to have a few other
maintenance procedures performed (if your car needs it) to save time and possibly
money. During the inspection, the wheels will be removed so the technicians can properly
work on the braking system. Consider asking a technician to inspect your struts, wheel
bearings, and also the tires themselves.

What You Should Know About Free Brake Inspections

Do your homework Free or reduced cost brake
inspections are advertised all the time. While
they may be a great opportunity to determine
whether or not you need a simple or extensive
brake repair, you need to do your homework.
This type of work is where disreputable shops try
to save money by using substandard parts or
sneak in unneeded parts and services. You’ll
always be treated fairly at Elite Auto Repair, and
you can trust our ASE certified technicians to do
the job right the first time.

What Happens During the Free Inspection During the free brake check, the wheels will be
removed and a visual inspection of the entire braking system will be performed.
Occasionally you’ll be alerted to the wear and tear of the wheels and tires (if not ask so
you can avoid another visit to our shop in the near future), the thickness of the brake
pads will be measured and the condition of the rotors and brake caliper will be visually
inspected as well. The Service Manager/Advisor will discuss their findings with you and
make repair suggestions.

Contact us -

Address - 8139 S Priest Dr Ste 108 Tempe, AZ

85284

Phn - 480-787-0559
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://eliteautorepairtempe.com/