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O'Fallon, MO Brake Service

Brake Services near Hazelwood, MO

Hazelwood, MO, drivers should know that they have access to a full menu of quality brake services within 10 to 15 minutes to Travers Premier Auto & Tire Service in Florissant, MO. Your service will be completed by a highly-trained technician with a fast turnaround. The short drive from Hazelwood, MO is an investment that gets you quality brake care with excellent customer service.

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Auto Brakes & Maintenance

All vehicles have similar hydraulic braking systems with similar maintenance requirements. Braking your automobile requires hydraulic fluid to clamp brake pads into the rotors connected to each wheel. For reliability and safety, brakes require routine inspections, fluid exchanges, pad replacements, and rotor maintenance. Hazelwood, MO drivers will benefit from our highly-trained technicians that understand the braking system and its routine maintenance needs inside and out.

 

Brake Service Needed Indicators

It is important to monitor braking performance for defective component warning signs. As a safety device, you should always respond to braking problems with a prompt inspection and the much-needed maintenance to keep the brakes working properly. Mindfulness of braking performance and prompt maintenance in response to problems can be the difference between an unfortunate fender bender and a deep breath after a close call. Here are brake service is needed indicators:

  • Dashboard warning light
  • Noises when braking – metallic grinding, scraping, screeching or squealing
  • Vehicle needs more distance or time to stop
  • Leaking fluid
  • Brake pedal feels stiffer or softer
  • Brake pedal pushes closer to the floorboard

 

Brake Inspection at Travers Premier Auto & Tire Service in Florissant, MO

You should get an inspection as soon as possible if you have noticed any of the indicators that brake service is needed while driving around Hazelwood, MO. We have highly-trained technicians that perform a comprehensive evaluation of all braking system components. Problem identification happens with a fast turnaround, and we can get you set up with the much-needed corrective maintenance to fix the problem. You can trust us to provide a thorough and accurate brake inspection at Travers Premier Auto & Tire Service in Florissant, MO.

 

Brake Pad Replacement

Brake pads should be replaced when they measure 3mm or .1 inch. Brake pad replacement involves removing the worn brake pads and installing brand new parts. The drive from Hazelwood, MO to our service department in Florissant, MO is an excellent way to know that you will get a quality front, rear, or all brake pads replacement service.

 

Brake Fluid Exchange

Brake fluid exchange service removes the old fluid while introducing fresh dot 3 hydraulic brake fluid. Service includes a complete brake system inspection by a highly-trained technician.

 

Brake Rotor Resurfacing or Replacement

Brake rotors with minor wear can be resurfaced, which is often called machining, or turning rotors to remove the wear and tear. Excessively deep wear and tear or warping require brake rotor replacement.