Brake Inspection & Repair

You get in your car, press the brake pedal, and it feels spongy or sinks lower than usual. Maybe you hear a high-pitched squeal or a grinding noise when you stop. That means your brake components are worn or compromised. Ignoring it risks longer stopping distances and damage to rotors or calipers. This is the point where you call us for a thorough brake inspection.

We start by lifting the vehicle and removing the wheels. We measure pad thickness with a gauge, check rotor surfaces for scoring or warping using a dial indicator, and inspect caliper slides for free movement. Brake fluid is tested with an electronic tester for moisture content. If replacement is needed, we install new pads, resurface or replace rotors, and bleed the system with fresh DOT-approved fluid.

The condition of your brake hardware varies widely. Rusted bleed screws or seized caliper pins add time to the job. A vehicle driven mostly in stop-and-go traffic wears pads faster than highway miles. Rotors that are too thin to machine must be replaced. The type of pad material—ceramic versus semi-metallic—affects dust and noise. Each factor changes the labor and parts needed.

On the day of service, we park on a level surface and chock the wheels. We lay out a mat for tools and protect your paint. After the work, we torque all lug nuts to spec, test the pedal for firmness, and take a short road test. You don't need to do anything beforehand except ensure the keys are available. Afterward, avoid heavy braking for the first 50 miles to let new pads seat.