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At Bruce's Tire & Auto, we understand the importance of maintaining your vehicle’s stopping power. Whether you drive a new model vehicle that's due for its first brake pad replacement, or you're having brake issues, and you need trustworthy brake repair, Bruce's Tire & Auto provides exceptional brake services in Livermore, CA, and we welcome you to schedule an appointment today.
Thanks to our ASE-certified mechanics, our use of quality replacement parts, and our five-star customer service, there's a reason why Livermore drivers trust our brake shop to handle their vehicles' automotive needs. Schedule service today and stop with confidence when you trust Bruce's Tire & Auto!
Your braking system is a vital vehicle component that operates tirelessly in the background. Even if something is amiss in your brake system, you may not immediately become aware of it until you pay attention to key symptoms. Additionally, your brake system isn’t fitted with as many sensors that monitor braking parameters in the way that your vehicle monitors engine vitals — making it all the more important to pay attention to brake symptoms.
For example, if moisture accumulates in your fuel lines or fuel tank, it would disrupt the operation of your engine and likely trigger a check engine light. However, if moisture accumulates in your brake lines, it would not likely trigger any sort of warning light.
Routine brake maintenance helps ensure that your braking system is always operating within the normal parameters of its design and that each component of your brake system is working optimally.
The frequency that your brakes will need service or repair will depend largely on your driving habits. Here are a few brake service expectations for the average vehicle:
While these figures apply to the average vehicle, there are instances where vehicles may need service or repair much sooner. In contrast, other vehicles seem to be able to make their brakes last far beyond the recommended intervals. Here are a few factors that affect brake performance:
You may notice that you need brake repair or brake maintenance more often if a large portion of your driving happens in the city. Stop-and-go traffic, stop signs, and other factors involved with urban driving can wear your brakes quite rapidly.
Drivers who also “ride their brakes” or use them too much will notice that they need to replace their brake pads, rotors, and fluid more often.
If you do a lot of highway driving, you may notice that your brakes last longer and are less likely to need brake repair. Hybrid and electric vehicles often need brake service and repair far less often than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. This is because hybrid and electric vehicles use regenerative braking to capture kinetic energy and send it back to the battery. This reduces the dependence on the friction brake pad system, allowing pads and rotors to last longer.
At our Livermore auto shop, we provide full-service car maintenance and repairs. Here are just a few of the many brake-related services that we perform:
At Bruce's Tire & Auto, all of your brake repair and brake maintenance needs are handled with excellence. We service all make and model vehicles and are capable of performing all of the brake-related services that your vehicle may need. Whether you know exactly what type of service your vehicle needs or if your brake system needs diagnosis, our ASE-certified mechanics are here to get your vehicle back on the road.
Not only do we provide trustworthy brake repair in Livermore, but we also offer exceptional value with each service and auto repair. Each time you bring your vehicle in for service, we’ll perform a complimentary multi-point inspection to catch potential problems before they turn into breakdowns.
We also offer fantastic service coupons and promotions that help you enjoy trustworthy service at unbeatable prices.
Schedule an appointment at Bruce's Tire & Auto today for trustworthy brake repair in Livermore, CA.
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Your vehicle has its own way of telling you that it's time for brake repair in Livermore. Your vehicle will often communicate through these telltale signs and symptoms that something is amiss in your brake system:
Brake squealing: Excessive squealing is often a sign of low brake pads. Your brake pads are built with unique wear bars inside of them. When your brakes are thin, these metal bars become exposed and make a high-pitched squeaking noise when they make contact with your rotors. This is one of the first signs that it's time for brake pad replacement.
Vibrations: If your vehicle vibrates when you press down on your brake pedal, this is a common sign that it's time to visit our brake shop. When brake rotors get warped, your brake pads attempt to grab onto an uneven surface, which translates to harsh vibrations that invade the cabin.
Extended stopping distance: If it becomes difficult to stop your vehicle, this can be a telltale sign that you need brake repair in Livermore. There can be many different factors that play a role in your vehicle’s extended stopping distances. To pinpoint the culprit, you’ll need a professional brake inspection and diagnosis.
The length of time that your brake pads last will depend largely on your driving style and habits. On average, brake pads last 25,000-60,000 miles. Drivers who often operate their vehicles in the city, find themselves in a hurry, or ride their brakes will notice that their brake pads wear quite quickly. These types of drivers usually need to change their brake pads roughly every 25,000 miles.
Those who drive extensively on the freeway or coast before applying the brakes will notice that their brake pads last longer. These types of drivers may be able to go as far as 60,000 miles before needing a brake pad replacement.
Drivers who own electric or hybrid vehicles that are equipped with regenerative braking will notice their brake pads may last more than 100,000 miles. This is because these types of vehicles are equipped with regenerative braking and only use friction brakes for low-speed stopping.
On average, it takes between one and three hours to complete a brake pad replacement. However, the amount of time that it takes for one of our mechanics to complete a brake pad replacement on your vehicle will depend largely on a few factors:
Bad rotors are absolutely a possible cause of vibration while driving. If your brake rotors overheat and warp, that can translate to mild, moderate, or even severe vibrations inside the cabin of your vehicle.
Your brake rotors are composed of metal discs that your brake pads clip onto to bring your vehicle down to a stop. Because friction between your brake rotors and your brake pads is so high, heat can quickly build up on both your brake rotors and your brake pads. Under extreme conditions, your brake rotors can get so hot that the metal becomes pliable and loses its disc-like shape. Once your brake pads have warped, your brake pads can no longer smoothly grip the discs to bring you to a stop. This uneven grip translates to vibrations that make their way into the cabin of your vehicle.
If your vehicle is vibrating when you drive, we encourage you to bring it into our brake shop for brake repair in Livermore at your earliest convenience. This ensures that your vehicle remains safe on the road, and you can retain your stopping power when you need it most.
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