Brake Repair in Waukegan, IL
When was the last time you checked your brakes?
It’s always good to inspect your brakes periodically to make sure they are working properly. Next time you bring your vehicle in for tire rotation or oil change it is a great time to check the brakes.
Common signs your Brakes have an issue:
- Grinding when applying the brakes
- Brake pedal travels to the floorboard
- Vehicle pulling to one side when applying the brakes.
- Excessive heat coming from the wheel.
- ABS light is on
- Changes in brake response.
What is the technician looking for when he is inspecting your brakes? Proper inspection of the brakes will include:
- Test drive for performance
- Under carriage inspection checking for leaks in brake lines, brake hoses or physical damage. Inspection will also include mounting brackets, wheel cylinders and other abnormalities.
- Technician will remove the rear brake drums and or front disc brakes to inspect them for various problems like hard spots and cracks, excessive wear.
- Brake calipers will be inspected to make sure the hydraulics are working properly, and the caliper pins are moving freely.
- Will check the brake master cylinder and brake fluid to make sure the fluid is not contaminated, and the master cylinder is working properly.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding customer service and we are well known for going above and beyond the regular call of duty to satisfy our customers with all their commercial vehicle repair needs.
How often should I get my brakes inspected? Typically, it would be best to get your brakes inspected every 10,000-12,000 miles or once a year. Check your vehicles manual for the recommended brake inspection interval. Brake inspections are important to ensure your safety on the road. A typical brake inspection takes about 30 minutes.