Our Brake Service Process
Your visit begins when you schedule an appointment and tell us what you’ve noticed while driving. We then inspect the brake system with manufacturer-equivalent equipment, separating the reported symptom from its cause. The condition of your vehicle determines the recommendations that follow.
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
Review Your Digital Vehicle Inspection
Every visit includes a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection. We text you a Digital Vehicle Inspection Report with photos and videos so you can review documented findings from your smartphone. The visual record shows the condition our service advisor will discuss with you.
Approve the Recommended Brake Work
A service advisor reviews the inspection findings and recommended repairs with you. After receiving the estimate, you decide which work to approve or decline. Our technicians complete approved work or schedule it according to parts availability.
Moisture Exposure & Your Brakes in Clermont
Clermont’s humid and rainy conditions expose metal parts to moisture. That exposure can contribute to surface rust and corrosion, particularly on rotors and calipers. An inspection distinguishes normal surface changes from wear or corrosion that needs service.
Prompt inspections help us identify weather-related wear before making a repair recommendation. We often recommend extra rust-prevention measures for area vehicles to help you avoid premature brake repairs. When brake pads have reached their replacement point, installing new pads promptly also keeps worn friction material from remaining in service.
Brake Pad Life & Brake Fluid Service
Brake pads can last up to 70,000 miles or need replacement as early as 25,000 miles. Your vehicle, driving style, and type of use all affect that range. Stop-and-go traffic and frequent braking place more demand on friction materials than driving that requires fewer stops.
Brake fluid flushes are generally recommended every 30,000 miles or two years. Your vehicle’s braking system and maintenance requirements guide the appropriate schedule, so manufacturer guidance and inspection findings matter more than a single interval for every vehicle.
Factors that affect brake maintenance include:
- Driving Conditions: Frequent stops increase pad and shoe wear.
- Vehicle Type: Vehicle weight and brake-system design affect component wear.
- Driving Style: Repeated hard braking places greater demand on friction materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers explain what to watch for and how we determine the service your vehicle needs.
What Signs Indicate That My Brakes Need Service?
Squealing or grinding while braking, a spongy pedal, longer stopping distances, and vibration while slowing down all call for service. Grinding or a noticeable change in pedal feel requires prompt attention. We inspect the brake pads, rotors, calipers, and hydraulic system to identify the source before recommending a repair.
If you notice these symptoms, have your brakes inspected as soon as possible to avoid safety risks.
Request your free brake inspection by calling (407) 863-4879 or using our contact form.
What Does Brake Service Include?
We begin by inspecting the brake pads, rotors, calipers, and hydraulic system. We also service disc brakes, drum brakes, shoes, pads, and rotors. The findings determine whether your vehicle needs replacement of worn friction material or a more extensive repair.
How Can Clermont’s Humidity Affect Brake Components?
Humid and rainy conditions expose brake components to moisture, which can contribute to rust on exposed metal surfaces. An inspection identifies wear and corrosion before we recommend repairs. The condition of the inspected parts, rather than weather exposure alone, determines the service your vehicle needs.
Why Should Brake Concerns Be Inspected Promptly?
Grinding, increased stopping distance, vibration, and a spongy pedal affect how predictably your vehicle stops. Florida law requires vehicles operating on public highways to have service brakes adequate to control, stop, and hold the vehicle under operating loads and grades. Parking brakes must also be adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade.
Is Brake Work Covered by a Warranty?
Our brake work is backed by the 3-year/36,000-mile Nice Difference Warranty, whichever occurs last. The warranty is honored at Christian Brothers Automotive Clermont locations nationwide, regardless of which location completed the original covered work.
Do You Work with Extended Warranty Providers?
We work with major extended warranty providers. Coverage varies by contract, so we confirm applicable coverage when you schedule your service.
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FAQs
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Q. "Why is my ABS light on?"There are several reasons your vehicles anti-lock brake system light might be on. The four common reasons that typically cause this light to turn on include a malfunctioning ABS module, low levels in the fluid reservoir, broken wheel speed sensors, or the system is turned off. Learn more here.
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Q. "How long will my brake pads last?"There is no perfect answer to this. Brake pads can last up to 70,000 miles while others will need to be replaced as early as 25,000 miles. The type of vehicle you drive, how you use your vehicle and your driving style are all factors to consider. If you are interested in learning more about brake pad wear and how to extend its lifespan click here.
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Q. "When do I need to change my brake fluid?"Along with the type of brake fluid, your car’s owner manual will indicate how often you need your brake fluid flushed and replaced. In general, brake fluids flushes are recommended every 30,000 miles or two years. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"With a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) on every visit, you’ll see firsthand photos of your vehicle from under the hood. We’ll let you know if everything is functioning properly or if there are any areas of concern. You can even approve or deny our service recommendations, all straight from your smartphone, or you can, of course, give us a call and we’ll explain our findings in further detail.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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