BRAKES SERVICE & REPAIRS

We know that your brakes are the most important safety system for your vehicle. Braking systems in today’s cars are getting more and more sophisticated and require the attention of experts who are up to date on new brake innovations.

When did you have your brakes checked last?

We will examine your brakes, explain what’s needed and provide an estimate before any work is done.

Don’t take a chance with your brakes. We’ve been repairing brakes for over 40 years. We have skilled technicians that are trained to diagnose and repair today’s complex braking systems. And remember, regular brake inspections should be part of your vehicle’s ongoing maintenance, to ensure safety and reliability.

Types of brakes: disc and drums.

There are two basic types of brakes: discs and drums. Most vehicles come with power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes and today, virtually all vehicles are factory equipped with computer-controlled anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Computer-controlled ABS brakes are designed to allow you to maintain steering control preventing wheel lock-up during panic braking situations or braking on wet or icy surfaces.

ABS BRAKES

ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) consists of a set of sensors for each wheel that notifies a computer when the wheel locks during extreme or emergency braking conditions. The computer releases the brake many times per second eliminating the need to pump the brake pedal and allowing the driver to maintain steering control.

Using ABS brakes is simple, just press down on the brake pedal and continue steering your vehicle. You may also experience pulsating in your brake pedal or hear a humming noise that only indicates that the ABS working. If there is no pulsating or humming noise your brakes may not be locking up, so the ABS is not needed.

f your ABS braking system fails, a warning light will come on. Although your ABS warning light is on, your main braking system is unaffected and