Brake Repair Near New Alexandria, PA

Having healthy brakes is the key to keeping you—and drivers around you—safe. Brakes are essentially the most important safety system, but they’ll need maintenance and repairs just like any other parts. If you need brake repair near New Alexandria, PA, contact us, or head to the service center at C. Harper Chevrolet East.

About New Alexandria PA

With Keystone Raceway Park just up the road, drivers in New Alexandria know how important it is to take care of your car. Having brakes you can count on makes it easy to commute to Pittsburgh, relax up at the Loyalhanna Lake National Recreation Area, or enjoy a treat at Meadows Original Frozen Custard.

BRAKE SERVICES WE OFFER

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Our service center features a team of highly-trained technicians. You can count on them to help you stop safely every time. With their knowledge of Chevy vehicles and parts that were built for your make and model, you can be confident that your ride is in good hands. Some of the types of brake work that our technicians perform frequently include:

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

WHY BRAKES NEED REPAIRS

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All parts experience wear and tear, and brakes are no different. In fact, some parts of your brake system are actually designed to wear down. That’s because stopping your vehicle is a big job. It takes lots of pressure and friction to bring your Chevy to a complete stop.

It starts with stepping on the brake pedal. This forces brake fluid through the brake lines and out to your wheels. There, a set of calipers hover above the rotors. The calipers close in on the rotors, but they don’t create enough friction to slow them down. That’s where the brake pads come in. They’re attached to the calipers and are designed to cause friction. This stops the rotors from spinning, so your Chevy can slow down.

Over time, this causes your brake pads to wear down. Eventually, you’ll need to get them replaced—and get new brake fluid, too. That’s why brake work is just another part of your routine maintenance.

BRAKE REPAIR WARNING SIGNS

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Whenever you visit our service center, our technicians will inspect your brake system. When you’re on the road, though, look for these warning signs that you might need brake service:

• Squeaky brakes – Most drivers have heard squeaky brakes at some point. While it can be an annoying sound, it’s actually a helpful reminder that your brake pads are worn and need to be replaced.
• Sinking brake pedal – If it seems like you have to press the brake pedal all the way to the floor before you start slowing down, chances are you’re low on brake fluid.
• Drifting – If your vehicle consistently drifts to the side when you’re braking, it’s probably because one of your brake lines is leaking.
• Grinding metal sound – Sometimes rotors can crack or warp. If this happens, you’ll hear the sound of grinding metal when you brake.
• Dashboard warning lights – Your dashboard warning lights can tell you about a few brake problems. The ABS light means there’s a problem with your anti-lock braking system. You can still drive with this light on, but get it looked at soon. If you see a light that says BRAKE, or has an exclamation mark in a circle, pull over and call a tow truck. That’s a more serious brake failure.