What to Expect With a Brake Service
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.
Did You Know: It takes up to three football fields to safely brake in the rain?
Symptoms & warning signs of brake problems
Symptoms of brake failure include:
- An audible squeal or squeak
- Stopping & grinding
- A shaking steering column
- Spongy brake pedal
- Brakes push your vehicle to one side
- Highway speeds can wobble or vibrate your car
It is usually worn brake pads and rotors that cause brake problems. You slow your vehicle using your brake pads, while your rotors prevent it from overheating by distributing heat. It is both pieces that make up a brake that determine its functionality. These pieces can be replaced if they are damaged.
A low level of brake fluid can also lead to brake problems. Adding force to the brake pedal amplifies the pressure that slows or stops your car. It not only prevents corrosion, but also protects the metal components inside your brakes.
How we can help
A thorough brake service is performed before we diagnose and fix the problem.
Our brake inspection includes the following:
FAQs
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Q. "Why is my ABS light on?"
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Q. "How long will my brake pads last?"
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Q. "When do I need to change my brake fluid?"
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"
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Q. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"
Have more Questions?
Our friendly auto service experts have the answers.
Call your local Christian Brothers Automotive car shop today
Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
- J.L.