What to Expect With a Brakes 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?
Comprehensive Brake Repair & Maintenance
How Christian Brothers Automotive Can Help
Your vehicle’s brakes are a critical safety component. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we provide end to end solutions for your entire braking system. Our technicians are equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex hydraulic repairs for all makes and models.
We offer a complete suite of services to keep you safe on the road:
- Brake Pad and Shoe Replacement: We replace worn friction materials with high quality parts to restore original stopping power and eliminate noise.
- Rotor and Drum Service: Our team can resurface or replace rotors and drums to eliminate steering wheel vibrations and ensure a smooth pedal feel.
- Brake Fluid Exchange: We perform full system flushes to remove moisture and contaminants, protecting your master cylinder and maintaining consistent hydraulic pressure.
- Hydraulic System Repairs: Professional repair and replacement of calipers, wheel cylinders, and brake lines to prevent leaks or sticking.
- ABS and Electronic Diagnostics: We use advanced tools to service Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) and resolve dashboard warning lights.
- Parking Brake Service: Ensuring your emergency brake is properly adjusted and functional for total vehicle security.
- Brake Hardware Replacement: We inspect and replace clips, springs, and pins to ensure your pads wear evenly and operate quietly.
Precision Diagnostics
If you are experiencing a "soft" pedal, grinding or squealing noises, shaking, vibrations, or a dashboard warning light, your vehicle likely requires a comprehensive diagnostic. Unlike a visual check, this more extensive process may involve component removal or road tests and is priced based on the complexity of the diagnostic required.
The Nice Difference® in Brake Care
When you trust us with your vehicle, you get more than just a repair. Every service is backed by our industry leading 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. We provide a full digital vehicle inspection with our findings, complete with photos, so you can see exactly what we see before any work begins and your vehicle repairs are always your choice; we never perform work without your explicit and informed consent.
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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.
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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"Thank you for a quick response for the needed repairs on our 2005 Taurus. Unfortunately, the car was beyond reasonable repairs so we thank you for letting us park the car on your lot while we decided how to dispose of the car."
- AMS