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It’s common knowledge that the braking system is one of the most important parts of your vehicle. The ability to stop your car in a safe and timely manner can mean the difference between a normal afternoon drive and serious danger. Think of it like this: even your local, daily commute can see you frequently stopping at lights, or making way for pedestrians. Even the simplest of drives require the use of effective brakes. When your brakes are not performing as they should, it’s wise to have them evaluated by a team or reputable, passionate auto repair professionals. (That’s us!)
Your braking system, made up of highly engineered components that work hard to stop your vehicle by transforming kinetic energy into thermal energy. These key components, including your vehicle's brake pads, brake shoes, and calipers, work together as a team to allow for fast, efficient braking.
It’s important to keep an eye out for these troubling signs of a failing brake system:
While this may not be an exhaustive list, they are certainly the most common signs of brake trouble. If you suspect you're dealing with these symptoms, give us a call, or schedule your appointment with us today! It’s our job to worry about these problems–and their solutions! When it comes to auto repair, we’re here to save you time, money, and stress! Visit us today.
Chestnut Automotive & Towing proudly serves the Brake Repair needs of customers in Redwood City, CA, Palo Alto, CA, San Mateo, CA, and surrounding areas.
Areas Served : Redwood City, CA | Palo Alto, CA | San Mateo, CA | and surrounding areas
Brakes use friction to bring a vehicle to a complete stop. This friction creates a substantial amount of heat...
Approx. Time: 30 Minutes
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Your brake system’s rotors, in conjunction with the brake pads, help bring your vehicle to a complete stop...
Approx. Time: 60 Minutes
In the brake systems of modern vehicles, disc brakes are used in both the front and rear of the vehicle...
Approx. Time: 120 Minutes
Whether you have a disc brake system or a drum brake system, you have a parking brake that is responsible for locking your vehicle...
Some brake systems use disc brakes in the rear of a vehicle. Most rear disc brake systems contain brake pads, calipers, rotors...
Some brake systems use rear drum brakes instead of rear disc brakes. Drum brake components consist of brake drums...
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