Brakes Service And Repair
We all know that pushing down on the brake pedal slows a car to a stop. But
how does this happen? How does your car transmit the force from your leg to its
wheels? How does it multiply the force so that it is enough to stop something as
big as a car?
When you depress your brake pedal, your car transmits the force from your
foot to its brakes through a fluid. Since the actual brakes require a much
greater force than you could apply with your leg, your car must also multiply
the force of your foot. It does this in two ways:
- Mechanical advantage (leverage)
- Hydraulic force multiplication
The brakes transmit the force to the tires using
friction, and the tires transmit that force to the road using
friction also. Before we begin our discussion on the components
of the brake system, we'll cover these three principles:
- Leverage
- Hydraulics
- Friction
We'll discuss leverage and hydraulics in the next section.
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You accelerate. Your car goes. But what happens when you apply the brakes? Does it stop firmly, when and where you want it to? Can you depend ,on your brakes? Or do you have brake problems? It’s inevitable: if you keep your vehicle long enough, you’ll need brake repair done.
You accelerate. Your car goes. But what happens when you apply the brakes? Does it stop firmly, when and where you want it to? Can you depend ,on your brakes? Or do you have brake problems? It’s inevitable: if you keep your vehicle long enough, you’ll need brake repair done.
Your car need front brake pads & rotor
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Replacing Drum Brake Shoes & drums
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Brakes & Brake Repair Services
Need brakes in Ann Arbor? Rely on a leader in brakes and brake repair.
From the brake pedal to hydraulic brake fluid, brake master cylinder to power
brake booster, drum brakes to disc brakes and electronic anti-lock brake
sensors, technicians at Packard Auto Repair Ann Arbor know every part of your brake
system inside and out.
When you purchase brake pads and brake shoes at Packard Auto / Ann Arbor,
you also get the famous lifetime guarantee once you purchase brake pads or brake
shoes from us, you will never need to pay for replacements pads or shoes again,
for as long as you own your car. please call for detail
Remember, regular brake inspections should be part of your vehicle’s ongoing
maintenance, helping to ensure its safety and reliability. In fact, we follow
your vehicle’s manufacturer’s recommendations, including brake inspections, but
stop by Packard auto in Ann Arbor sooner if you experience any of the following:
- Low or spongy brake pedal
- Hard brake pedal
- Brake warning light that stays on
- Continuously squealing or grinding brakes
Have your brakes checked when you have any of the following symptoms:
- Your vehicle pulls to one side when you press on the brakes.Your brakes require more pressure than normal to stop.
- Pedal sinks to the floor
- Scraping noise
- Chatter noise when your press on the brake pedal
- Brakes drag when you are not pressing the pedal
- Hard pedal
- Low brake pedal
- Pedal Pulsation
- Squeals
- Grabby brakes
- Yellow or brownish fluid leak under the car
Any time you notice these symptoms (or any others), it’s a good idea to have
your brakes checked. if our inspection reveals they do require repair
we will explain exactly what’s required, what’s optional and
provide you with a written estimate before any work is done.
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For new brakes or brake repair services, contact your best Auto Repair
in the Ann Arbor eara today.
Every inch counts in an emergency stop!
At Packard brake shop , we understand the importance of your brakes for the safety
of you, your family and the public at large. That's why we have deliberately
made many internal decisions that allow us to give your car the best braking
ability as possible.
We use the best brake components for YOUR vehicle. The parts we select for
your brake service and repair meet or exceed your car manufacturer's
specifications. The reason for this is that this provides the best stopping
power and is the safest.
Our Technicians are well trained and experienced. We also don't shave costs
by hiring just anyone to do your brake work. Our technicians are the most
qualified technicians. This gives you an eagle eye looking over your car and
making the right decisions when it comes to your braking system.
9 steps toward an affordable brake job
At Packard Auto Repair we trying to help you know more !!!
because someday you might. But that time around you didn’t, and it would have
been a shame to spend money on parts that didn’t really need to be replaced.
1. Educate yourself. Go to this Web site www.packardautorepair.com and spend five
minutes learning what these terms mean: disc brake assembly (which includes
rotors, brake pads and calipers); drum brake assembly (which includes drums,
brake shoes and wheel cylinders); brake hoses, and master cylinder. A brake job
usually involves replacing the brake linings (which means replacing the brake
pads and/or shoes), resurfacing the rotors and/or drums, adding new brake fluid
and bleeding the system
as needed, and looking for other worn components.
2. Know when to wonder. In many cases, rotors and drums can
be resurfaced rather than replaced altogether. Mind you, sometimes they really
will need to be replaced if they’ve become worn beyond specific safety limits.
Other potentially necessary repairs could include the rebuilding or replacement
of failed calipers, wheel cylinders or the master cylinder. But as a general
rule, ask for reasons and evidence if anything other than your brake pads or
shoes need to be replaced and the rotors or drums need to be resurfaced.
3. Don’t be duped. One common sales approach involves
calling attention to differences in a vehicle’s brake-pad wear. One side may
look more worn than the other, and you may be told that this could indicate a
hydraulic system failure. However, such uneven wear is usually normal. It
happens when you stop your vehicle under different conditions, such as when you
are turning. Be aware that no major system component replacement is typically
needed to correct this. Get a second opinion if someone tells you otherwise and
you’re concerned about it.
4. Ask about fit. Some shops routinely sell less expensive,
generic brake pads to reduce cost. That’s fine – and safe, too – but just be
aware that such pads don’t necessarily fit every vehicle well and, as a
consequence, they may make excessive noise. To avoid this, you can opt for
factory brake pads designed specifically for your model of vehicle. Such pads
are typically available through dealerships.
5. Stay on high alert. Some shops across the country
routinely and aggressively promote deep discounts on brake jobs. For instance,
you may be intrigued by a $99 front- and rear-axle brake-pad special, as Jackie
Herndon of Atlanta had been. If you want to take advantage of one of these
deals, be prepared for the possibility that the store may try to sell you new
rotors, calipers or other parts. Don’t automatically cave in and agree to have
such work done without making sure it’s absolutely necessary.
6. Make your signoff a requirement. When you drop your car
off at a shop to have your brakes checked out – or anything checked out, for
that matter – say that you would like to receive a phone call with a cost
estimate before any work begins. Politely clarify that nothing should happen
until you’ve authorized it first.
7. Shop around. When you’re told what kind of brake repairs
you may need and how much those repairs may cost, take good notes. Then quickly
call three or four other shops and ask how much they would charge for the exact
same work.
8. Know when to give the green light. For the sake of
convenience, you could authorize the shop that’s holding your car to do the work
if its price seems fair enough and its reputation is sound. No matter where you
go, though, ask whether the repairs come with a written warranty, and say you’d
like to keep or at least see your old parts if some parts will indeed need to be
replaced. (You may be charged an additional fee if you want to keep your
calipers, master cylinder or shoes rather than simply inspect them.)
9. Wrap things up. When the time comes to pick up your car,
look the bill over carefully and make sure everything matches up with the
estimate you had been given and the notes you had taken. If you spot anything
you didn’t authorize, speak up about it.