248-478-8382
24175 Industrial Park Dr.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
48335
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m
Sat-Sun - Closed
Brake Repair | Farmington Hills, MI
Bordering on the east side of Novi, we're the brake repair and service shop in the area. Brakes can wear out from a wide range causes. Premature brake wear and tear can be caught before it bocomes too expensive. We repair all types of brakes, including drum, disc, replace pads, service calipers, rebuild brakes and brake systems for your car. Convenient to Novi, Michigan.
Motorists flock from Novi to have their brakes repaired by the best mechanics in our shop.
- Brake repair
- Full Brake Service
- Drum Brake Repair
- Disc Brake Repair
- Brake Pad Service
- Brake Caliper Repair and or Replacement
- Brake Rebuild Service
- Complete Brake System Services.
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Mechanics Performing Brake Repair Service convenient to Novi - Since 1958
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Brakes are the most important safety device on your car Inspecting your brakes twice a year for wear and damage can protect you and your passengers. If you're near Novi, MI, you can take advantage of the best brake repair shop in the area. It's convenient to call us and drop in for an inspection, it can save you money by catching any damage before it becomes too costly. |
Let's inspect the disc rotor first. It should be shiny from the inside to the outer edge, and fairly uniform. Don't worry if you can see slight lines in it, this is normal wear. However, if there are any rough spots or pronounced grooves in the disc, you should replace your brake discs. Brake discs should always be replaced in pairs so that your car's driveability and safety are not compromised.
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This bad Rotor - needs to be replaced. |
A worn rotor had enough life left for rafacing. Here's a refaced good rotor |
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Brake rotor replacement - Novi, MI |
Brake rotor repair by refacing. Not all rotors have to be replaced. Novi, MI. |
Now take a look at the brake pads. You'll have to peek up to see them, but if you follow the surface of the disc to the top, you'll see the outside pad touching the disc. If there is 1/8" or less remaining on the pad, it's time for new ones. That's about the height of three pennies stacked.
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The top brake pad is new. The bottom brake pad is worn and ready for replacement. Make sure the rotor is in good condition before installing the new pads on the brake caliper. Novi, Michigan |
Here are four examples of brake wear. These indicate some mechanical problems with other brake components. Novi, Michigan |
| Finally, take a look at your brake lines. Rubber coated lines should be soft and supple, not cracked and rigid. If you see cracks in flexible brake lines they will need to be replaced |
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| Also be sure to inspect the hard, metal lines. These can become corroded, especially in snowy regions where chemicals are used on the roads. | |
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Brake caliper – one of the major components of your vehicle’s brake system. The brake caliper is a U-shaped piece of equipment that works just like a tiny hydraulic clamp, designed to hold the brake rotor to bring your car to a stop. The brake caliper comes with a piston or pistons that can be found on one or both sides of it.
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Brakes are one of the most important systems on your car. It's no wonder, since your brake system is responsible for slowing and stopping your vehicle in a controlled and safe manner. Having properly maintained brakes is paramount to the safety of you and everyone else on the roads. Do your brakes need repair? How can you tell if you are in need of brake repair? Read the information on this page, it covers these questions in some detail. If you aren't sure whether you need brake repair (brake job), then you need to get your car into the auto shop and have it professionally determined. Garrett's Auto and Truck Repair can repair diagnose and repair anything on your car or truck brake system.
