Glendale Auto Brake Repair and Service

Warning Signs for Break Repair

DRAG - Sticking brakes, hot wheels or engine which seems to have lost power. Auto brakes may be failing to release; the condition can reverse itself, leaving you with no brakes at all. This would indicate brakes service is needed.

PULL - Vehicle pulls to one side when brakes are applied. Maybe underinflated tire, misadjusted brakes or brakes are in need of car brakes repair.

HARD PEDAL ' Requires extreme pressure to make brakes function. Can indicate power brake trouble, restricted hydraulic lines, frozen calipers or wheel cylinders, or damaged brake linings

BRAKE LIGHTS ' Red indicates a problem as simple as the parking brake on, or low fluid, to something as serious as a hydraulic system failure. Yellow indicates deactivation of your ABS system. While your brakes should work, it does require inspection at the first opportunity.

VIBRATION - the Brake pedal, steering wheel or entire vehicle shakes, vibrates or pulsates when a brake is applied. May indicate need to resurface disc brake rotors ' or signal a serious problem of a loose component or faulty steering mechanism.

SQUEAL - Brakes should operate with a minimal amount of noise. Some noise is a normal but excessive squeal, screech, grinding, groaning, chatter, clatter or bang means your brakes need of car brakes repair.

LOW PEDAL ' Pedal nearly touches floorboard before brakes function. May activate your brake warning light. The problem may require a simple adjustment ' or indicate something much more serious.

GRAB - 'Touchy' brakes that grab with the least pressure. May indicate a problem as simple as grease or oil contaminated linings ' or as serious as loose or broken component ready to fail in an emergency.

Brake System Evaluation

Champ's Auto Repair Service brake system evaluation examines your entire braking system to accurately determine exactly what problem you may have and which brake service will help you get you back on the road safely. Includes

• Removal of all 4 wheels
• Inspection of all hydraulics, fluid, and hardware. The degree of friction is also noted.
• Provide recap of evaluation with recommended brake repair service. Free with system repair.