Brake Repair & Service

Disc Brake Repair and Replacement

Your disc brakes take a beating every time you stop. During a disc brake inspection, our technicians check brake pad thickness and inspect rotors for scoring, warping, or excessive wear. Badly worn brake pads must be replaced to prevent rotor damage and maintain safe stopping distances. If your rotors show light scoring, they can often be machined (resurfaced) to extend their life — but heavily damaged rotors must be replaced entirely.

Poor wheel alignment can dramatically accelerate brake pad wear. If we spot uneven wear during your brake inspection, we’ll recommend pairing your service with a wheel alignment to protect your investment.

Drum Brake Repair and Replacement

Drum brakes, commonly found on the rear axles of many vehicles, require periodic inspection of brake shoe thickness and drum condition. Worn brake shoes must be replaced, and scored or out-of-round drums can be machined if they fall within manufacturer specifications; replacement is necessary. Neglected drum brakes can lead to brake fade, pulling, or complete brake failure.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis

Your ABS is a critical safety system that prevents wheel lock-up during hard braking and helps you maintain steering control in emergency stops. If your ABS warning light is on, don’t ignore it. Hi-Tech Car Care has the professional-grade diagnostic equipment to accurately read ABS fault codes and pinpoint the source of the problem.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Repair

Once a fault is identified in your antilock braking system, our technicians have the expertise and equipment to repair it correctly. Whether it’s a faulty wheel speed sensor, a failing ABS module, or a hydraulic issue within the ABS pump and actuator assembly.

“According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), brake-related issues are among the leading causes of vehicle crashes.”

Wheel Bearing Replacement

Most modern vehicles use sealed wheel bearing assemblies that require no routine maintenance. However, when a sealed bearing fails (often signaled by a humming, grinding, or growling noise that changes with vehicle speed), it must be replaced. Older vehicles and some newer models with serviceable (non-sealed) wheel bearings should be inspected and repacked at the interval recommended by the manufacturer.

Brake Hydraulics

The hydraulic system is the backbone of your brakes. Brake fluid level should be checked at every oil change, and the fluid condition evaluated for contamination or moisture absorption. Contaminated brake fluid can lead to soft or spongy brake pedal feel and reduced braking performance.

Brake System Flush

Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, which lowers its boiling point and can promote corrosion inside your brake lines and calipers. A complete brake flush should be performed at the interval recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. Most manufacturers recommend a brake fluid flush every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

The Car Care Council recommends including a brake inspection as part of your regular vehicle maintenance schedule.

We stand behind our work and offer warranties on most parts (over 90%) and service for 3 years or 36,000 miles.

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