Car Brakes

STOP!...that squeaking!

Disc brakes and drum brakes are the commonly used braking systems in cars.  To stop the wheel, friction material in the form of brake pads (mounted on a device called a brake caliper) is forced against both sides of the disc. Friction causes the disc and attached wheel to slow or stop. Over time these mechanisms wear down and the brake pads need to be replaced. If you wait too long and the pads wear down too far, the rotors may need to be machined or replaced..

Other problems that you can have with your brakes are a very low or spongy pedal. This means there's likely air in the hydraulic lines of your car's brake system.

You should have your brake pads checked periodically for wear to avoid more expensive repairs. When you bring  your vehicle in for an oil change or other maintenance work we check them out for you and let you know how much wear is left. 

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