Brake Repair near Me

How Do Brakes Work?

When you press the brake pedal, your car slows down and stops. While this may seem pretty simple, the system at work that allows this functionality is much more complex.

By pressing the brake pedal, you are signaling to your car that you want to stop. As you do, it transmits pressure that is carried from the pedal to the calipers via the brake lines. Once this pressure reaches the calipers, it is used to squeeze the brake pads against the brake rotors, which in turn creates the friction within the wheels needed to stop.

Do I Need New Brakes?

As you drive, the braking system will wear down, like every other car component. Typically, the two areas that call for the most frequent attention are the brake pads and the rotors, each needing replacement every couple of years.

However, this does not exclude other parts from wearing as well. So, if your car starts to experience signs or symptoms indicative of declining brake performance, you’ll want to bring it in and have the braking system inspected.

For example, if your vehicle begins to pull to one side—either left or right—as you drive, it could indicate a braking issue. Similarly, if you start to hear unusual screeching noises or smell a burning scent, it can also point to a malfunction within the braking system.

Other signs to look out for include:

• Soft or spongey brake pedal
• Steering wheel shakes when you brake
• Brake light comes on

Completing Brake Repair

If you start to experience declining brake performance, you will want to schedule a service appointment. Once you bring your ride in, we’ll take it into the shop and get down to work.

Again, our trained technicians will first inspect the braking system and diagnose what has misfired. From there, we’ll be able to figure out which component(s) need attention and make the corresponding repairs. Normally, this does not take too long, so usually it will just be a few hours before you can get back out on the local roadways.

Schedule Brake Repair Today!

Looking to schedule "brake repair near me'? Having learned more about our ability to assist you here at LaFontaine Lincoln, you know exactly where to turn.

Contact our team to set up your service appointment. Make sure to ask any questions you may have about the brakes as well as how we can help, while you have us on the line.

We’re proud to serve Flushing, Flint, and Swartz Creek, Michigan, area drivers and hope to assist you soon!