Brake Repair: Travel Season

To hear a squeak, a squeal or worse yet, metal on metal grinding as the brake pedal is applied, is never a welcome sound to any driver. The feel of a soft pedal when braking can generate a sense of panic as deceleration of the car can require a longer distance than originally anticipated by the driver.

Brake repair is a necessary step in maintenance that needs to be taken on the car to ensure the family automobile remains a safe mode of transportation for all who ride in it. There is no cargo more precious than family members and friends, so great care should be taken to keep these people safe while they are transported from one locale to the next. The first sign of wear on the brakes may present itself in the form of a spongy feel felt when the pedal is applied, a squeal sound is heard or a warning light comes on in the dashboard panel. At this time the vehicle should be taken into a brake repair facility or the dealership where it was purchased, in order for an evaluation to be done on the condition of the braking system of the car or truck.

Some vehicles may benefit from a thorough washing of the brake pads and / or shoes, which will remove any foreign debris and dirt and silence the offending squeak, squeal and grind sounds. Brake pads may need to be replaced if a cleaning does not resolve the noise issue, but in other instances, the shoes may need replacement, as well. Brake fluid, the master cylinder, a power brake booster, the drum, the disc and various sensors are all possible culprits to be found defective during an evaluation of the automobile's brake system by a certified technician.

A brake repair facility will employ licensed and certified technicians who are expected / required to continuously update their education as auto manufactures make changes to the vehicles operating systems in order to increase gas mileage and decrease emissions output. From the decades old classic cars and trucks to today's electric, flex fuel and updated diesel / alternative fuel engine vehicles, auto technicians are presumed to possess the knowledge, know-how and experience to perform all types of repairs to automobiles, which would include brake repair.

Customer testimonials declaring satisfaction with services provided by a business, a clearly posted menu of costs for all services rendered at the facility, as well as warranties and guarantees on parts and labor should be openly displayed for customers seeking brake repair and other work done. And certificates on display that state all employees are licensed, certified and bonded are an indication of a properly run business.