Brake Repair: Screeching to a Halt?
When you step on the brakes, all of your vehicle's forward motion and the energy that it builds is converted into friction and heat. If your braking system is performing properly—you should slow down and come to a stop. This process is repeated hundreds of times throughout the life of your vehicle without much thought from the driver. Over time, the friction and heat created by the pads clamping down on the rotors begin to wear down the metal surface of the rotor. Without the correct brake repair, it is highly likely your vehicle will need a complete brake replacement service.
Rotors Wearing Thin?
When the rotors get too thin they lose their ability to channel heat away from the braking process, causing overheating. The combination of a rotor being too thin and too hot prevents it from stopping the vehicle properly. Without the proper brake repair, you may experience several types of problems--the pads get too hot and produce gases that cause your brakes to fade, rotors will warp, and worst of all, brake fluid can boil and a complete brake failure can occur, leading to a costly brake replacement.
Does Metal Warp?
New brake rotors are smooth and flat in order to stop the vehicle with minimal vibration. The measure of this flatness is called run-out, and a difference as small as .001 of an inch off center can be felt when the brakes are applied. Rotors spin at a high revolution when the pads make contact. However, when a rotor becomes warped it begins to produce vibration. The pads will also warp when they overheat, and become scored with deep scars. Schedule a brake repair service as soon possible when you notice any of these problems!
Headed for a Brake Replacement?
Many vehicle owners are tempted to be stingy when paying for brake repair. It can be the worst and last decision they ever make. When in doubt, the safest strategy is a complete brake replacement and is not considered a major mechanical repair. It's probably the best money a person can spend on their vehicle for safety and for peace of mind.
Need a premium brake repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Clausen Automotive by calling (608) 221-8321 for more information about a pending brake replacement. Since 1975, our family-owned auto shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
When you step on the brakes, all of your vehicle's forward motion and the energy that it builds is converted into friction and heat. If your braking system is performing properly—you should slow down and come to a stop. This process is repeated hundreds of times throughout the life of your vehicle without much thought from the driver. Over time, the friction and heat created by the pads clamping down on the rotors begin to wear down the metal surface of the rotor. Without the correct brake repair, it is highly likely your vehicle will need a complete brake replacement service.
Rotors Wearing Thin?
When the rotors get too thin they lose their ability to channel heat away from the braking process, causing overheating. The combination of a rotor being too thin and too hot prevents it from stopping the vehicle properly. Without the proper brake repair, you may experience several types of problems--the pads get too hot and produce gases that cause your brakes to fade, rotors will warp, and worst of all, brake fluid can boil and a complete brake failure can occur, leading to a costly brake replacement.
Does Metal Warp?
New brake rotors are smooth and flat in order to stop the vehicle with minimal vibration. The measure of this flatness is called run-out, and a difference as small as .001 of an inch off center can be felt when the brakes are applied. Rotors spin at a high revolution when the pads make contact. However, when a rotor becomes warped it begins to produce vibration. The pads will also warp when they overheat, and become scored with deep scars. Schedule a brake repair service as soon possible when you notice any of these problems!
Headed for a Brake Replacement?
Many vehicle owners are tempted to be stingy when paying for brake repair. It can be the worst and last decision they ever make. When in doubt, the safest strategy is a complete brake replacement and is not considered a major mechanical repair. It's probably the best money a person can spend on their vehicle for safety and for peace of mind.
Need a premium brake repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Clausen Automotive by calling (608) 221-8321 for more information about a pending brake replacement. Since 1975, our family-owned auto shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
