Brakes: The Key to Your Safety on the Road
Your vehicle’s brake system is essential to its safety and performance. It allows your car to decelerate, stop, and maneuver effectively, giving you confidence on the road. When you press the brake pedal, friction between the brake pads and rotors slows your car. This process, while seemingly simple, relies on a complex, modern brake system that integrates with advanced features like crash avoidance and lane departure systems.
Keeping your brakes in top condition ensures smooth and safe stops every time. Experts recommend having your brake system inspected at least once a year. However, if you frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic, on hilly terrain, or log high mileage, more frequent inspections are a good idea.
Caring for Your Brakes
Your driving style plays a big role in the lifespan of your brakes. Gentle braking—such as anticipating stops rather than slamming on the pedal—reduces wear and extends the life of your brake system. Proper maintenance and mindful driving are the keys to brake health and long-term reliability.
Signs Your Brakes Need Attention
- Squeaking Sounds: These often indicate worn brake pads. Built-in wear indicators emit the sound to signal it’s time for replacement.
- Grinding Noise: This suggests severely worn brake pads, which could damage your rotors—a more serious and costly repair.
- Spongy Brake Pedal: If your brake pedal feels soft or sinks to the floor, you may have a leak in your brake lines.
Ignoring these symptoms can compromise your safety, so it’s important to have your brakes inspected at the first sign of trouble.
How Fox & Fox Can Help
At Fox & Fox, our ASE-certified technicians provide comprehensive brake services to ensure your system operates at its best. We inspect brake linings, fluid levels, hoses, and hardware to catch potential issues before they become serious.
When possible, we resurface rotors in-house using advanced equipment, allowing us to perform the service directly on your vehicle for smoother stopping performance. Whether you need routine maintenance or repairs, you can count on us to keep your brake system in peak condition.
Why Choose Us
- Service drum, disc and performance brakes
- Repair and replace electronic operated brakes
- In-house rotor resurfacing for better results
- Provide performance and budget friendly brake repairs
Comprehensive Brake Inspections
Brake Pad Replacement
Rotor Resurfacing & Replacement
Brake Fluid Service
Advanced Brake System Diagnosis
Emergency Brake Repair
Your Safety is Our Priority Take care of your brakes, and they’ll take care of you.
