Bringing your vehicle to Bauer Built provides you with access to quality brake inspections, diagnostics and services from knowledgeable and friendly technicians committed to delivering top-rated customer service. We’ve spent decades refining our techniques and implementing the latest technology for automotive brake service. You can expect a thorough evaluation, efficient and effective service and a comprehensive report following brake repairs and replacements.
Brakes slow your vehicle’s forward motion by using friction to convert kinetic energy into thermal energy. When you apply your brakes, the master cylinder pressurizes the hydraulic brake lines to apply brake pads to discs or drums. The friction creates heat that slows your vehicle, which wears brakes down over time.
Signs your brakes need repair or replacement include:
Our skilled technicians review your brake pads, rotors, drums, calipers, lines, hoses and fluid to determine what’s causing issues. That includes looking for wear, corrosion, leaks and cracks that could be causing damage to your brake system. We may also conduct a road test to evaluate brake performance.
Brake rotors can become warped and rusted from harsh driving conditions. We measure the thickness of your vehicle’s rotors to ensure they meet the manufacturer’s guidelines. Once the old rotors are removed, we inspect the wheel hub for damage and clean the surface to confirm the proper application of the new rotor.
Worn or damaged brake pads may struggle to clamp onto the rotor, resulting in braking issues. After inspection, our techs remove worn brake pads and other hardware, including shims, clips and springs to reduce noise. We test your brake pedal to check its responsiveness.
Your rear disc brake system includes rotors, pads, calipers, master cylinders and brake fluid, all of which work together to increase friction and slow your vehicle. Similar to front disc brake repair, we disassemble your rear disc brake system to look for damage and clean each component. Worn hardware is replaced and evaluated upon reassembly.
During our automotive brake service, we inspect your parking brake to ensure proper release and adjust cables if they don’t properly engage. Our technicians can also address issues with electronic braking systems that use a motor to activate rear brakes to keep your vehicle stationary.
The brake shoes in a rear drum brake system can wear over time as they press against your vehicle’s rotating drum. We remove the wheel and drum to access your brakes’ internal components and clean the assembly to eliminate dust, debris and brake fluid residue. During reassembly, we complete a final adjustment to verify the clearance between the brake shoes and drum.
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