Brake Repair Near Me

Having good, functional brakes is key to your safety—and the safety of other drivers. If you need brake repair near New Alexandria, Monroeville, or Irwin, PA, head to C. Harper Chevrolet East.

MOST COMMON BRAKE REPAIRS

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Our service center is proud to help drivers get the best performance from their vehicles. That includes helping you slow down and stop on a dime. To make sure your brakes are in good condition, our technicians tackle services such as:

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

WHY BRAKES WEAR DOWN

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The parts that make up your brake system experience wear and tear like any other part of your vehicle. However, brakes have a bigger job than most parts. Whether you drive a compact car, a pickup, or an SUV, stopping your vehicle is no easy feat.

To reduce your speed and help you stop safely, your brake system uses pressure and friction. When you step on the brake pedal, you’re forcing brake fluid out through the brake lines. It eventually arrives at a set of calipers.

These calipers look like a set of clamps and hover just above the rotors. To stop the rotors from spinning, brake pads are attached to your calipers. They create the necessary friction to reduce your speed or suddenly bring your vehicle to a stop.

After a while, brake pads will wear down, though, and you’ll need to get more brake fluid. That’s why keeping up with your maintenance is so important.

BRAKE REPAIR WARNING SIGNS

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While our experienced technicians will look at your brakes with a trained eye every time you come into the service center, it’s important to know what to look for when you’re on the road. How do you know when your brakes need service and maintenance? Just look and listen for any of these warning signs:

• Squeaky Brakes—Chances are you’re familiar with the sound of squeaky brakes. Most drivers are. While it can be obnoxious, it’s also a helpful maintenance reminder. Many brake pads are designed to make that noise once they’ve worn down and need to be replaced.
• Drifting—If you’re consistently drifting in the same direction when you brake, there’s a chance one of your brake lines may be leaking brake fluid.
• Sinking Brake Pedal—Low brake fluid can cause several problems for your brake system. One sign that you need to get it refilled is when your brake pedal feels like it’s slowly sinking.
• Grinding Metal Sound—Sometimes, wear and tear can warp or crack one of your rotors. This can sound like grinding metal when you use the brakes.
• Brake Warning Lights—When it comes to your brakes, there are two dashboard warning lights you should be aware of. First, the “ABS” light comes on when there’s a problem with your anti-lock braking system. You can usually continue driving, but get this looked at ASAP. The more serious warning is when you see the word “BRAKE”—or an exclamation mark within a circle. If you see this light, pull over and call a tow truck.