Brake Repairs in New Berlin

Brake Repair Services in Waukesha County

Your brakes are more complex than you might think. Between brake pads, brake calipers, rotors, drums, and all the parts that connect them to your brake pedal, there's a lot that goes into stopping your car.

There's nothing wrong with not fully understanding how your brakes work - that's our job. As long as you can identify the signs that your brakes need service, you should be able to avoid having your brakes fail. Contact Ravenswood Auto Center for brake repairs/inspections in New Berlin.

Common Indicators That You Need Your Brakes Repaired:

Brakes wear over time. It's what happens when so much friction is involved. Below are some more indicators to look out for. If you notice any of them, you should schedule an appointment to have them addressed immediately.

Failure to address the problem in the early stages leads to quick deterioration of the rest of the brake system - and a much more expensive repair. We stock brake rotors, pads, calipers, and drums for all makes/models of vehicles.

How to Tell if Your Brake Pads Need Replacing

• Visual Inspection - if you're proactive about your car and its many parts, a simple visual inspection can tell if your brake pads need replacing—anything less than 1/4" of pad should be replaced
• Pulling - uneven wear on your brake pads can manifest as your car pulling to one side or the other due to uneven pressure
• Screeching Noise - indicates the pads are completely worn down and are now scratching and wearing down the rotors

How to Tell if Your Rotors Need Replacing

• Vibration - feeling vibration in the steering wheel indicates the front brakes need change, while feeling in the seat indicates the rear brakes need change. In both cases, vibration will be felt in the pedal
• Pulling - the car steers to one side or other when braking, which indicates uneven wear on the brakes
• Grinding - indicates the pads are completely worn down and are now scratching the rotors

How to Tell if Your Brake Calipers Have Problems

• Frequent Pad/Rotor Replacements - if your vehicle's brake pads/rotors need to be replaced frequently, it may be due to your calipers sticking
• Low Brake Fluid - is often due to a leak in the calipers' rubber seals and can indicate larger problems elsewhere in the brake system
• Pulling - indicates the caliper pistons could be seizing, which leads to premature wear of the pads/rotors