Brake Repairs

BRAKE REPAIR NEAR ME

Keeping your brakes in good condition is essential to your safety—and the safety of other drivers. Like any automobile part, brakes need maintenance and repairs from time to time. If you need brake repair near the areas of Belle Vernon, Uniontown, Washington, or West Mifflin, PA, head to the service center at C. Harper Chevrolet

OUR BRAKE SERVICES

The highly-trained technicians in our service center can help you take care of all your brake work. They’ll provide you with everything from routine maintenance to service and repairs. Some of the brake work that our service center provides includes:

Inspecting brake lines
Refilling brake fluid
Replacing brake pads
Repairing or replacing damaged rotors

WHY BRAKES NEED REPAIRS

Brakes wear down just like any other part or system. In fact, some parts of your brake system are actually designed to wear down. After all, stopping your car is a big job. It requires lots of pressure and friction to reduce your speed when you’re on the road.

It all starts with stepping on the brake pedal. The pressure you apply pushes brake fluid through the brake lines and out toward your wheels. There, it comes to a set of calipers. These hover above the rotors like clamps. Calipers don’t create enough friction to slow the rotors down, though, so brake pads are attached to them.

The calipers close in on the rotors and force the brake pads to make contact with them. This creates the necessary friction to slow them—and your vehicle—down. Over time, brake pads wear down, however. That’s why you’ll need to bring your brake pads in for maintenance every once in a while. You’ll also need adequate brake fluid for the system to work properly.

BRAKE REPAIR WARNING SIGNS

Every time you come in for maintenance, our technicians will look over your brake system. But how do you know when your brakes need repairs? Fortunately, your vehicle can give you a few reminders. Schedule service if you notice any of the following warning signs:

Squeaky Brakes — Almost every driver has heard the sound of squeaky brakes at some point. While it can be obnoxious, it’s actually a helpful reminder that your brake pads have worn down and need to be replaced.
Sinking Pedal — If you’re low on brake fluid, you may feel your brake pedal sinking slowly, as if you’re stepping in quicksand.
Drifting — If your car consistently drifts to the side when you brake, there’s a good chance one of your brake lines may be leaking.
Grinding Sound — Sometimes, rotors can warp or crack due to wear and tear. If this happens, you’ll probably hear the sound of grinding metal when you brake.
Dashboard Warning Lights — There are a few brake-related dashboard lights you should be aware of. First, the “ABS” light lets you know if there’s a problem with your anti-lock braking system. You can continue driving, but get this looked at soon. If you see the BRAKE “light”—or an exclamation mark in a circle—that’s a more serious brake failure. Your best bet is to pull over and call a tow truck.

SCHEDULE BRAKE REPAIR

When you need brake repair near the Belle Vernon, Uniontown, Washington, or West Mifflin, PA, areas, schedule service with C. Harper Chevrolet. Our experienced technician`s can help you stop safely and enjoy peace of mind. Contact us to learn more or schedule service online.

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