Brake Repair at Deery of Ames in Ames, Iowa

Your brakes are an essential safety feature of your vehicle. Stopping quickly can be the difference between a scare and an accident. It’s vital to have good working brakes both to enhance your car’s performance and to protect from accidents.

Why Brake Repair is Important

It can be easy for your brakes’ wear to fly under the radar. Your car’s performance could suffer, and you might not even know it. This is why getting your brakes checked with regularity is of the utmost importance. Active brake problems pose a serious safety risk and should be fixed immediately.

When You Should Get Your Brakes Repaired

You should get your brakes repaired between every 10,000-20,000 miles you drive.

There are, however, some telltale signs that it’s time to get your brakes repaired. If your brake light goes on, you know it’s time for a tune-up. Furthermore, if your car pulls to one side, squeaks, or makes a grinding noise when braking, it’s time to get it checked out. Other things can be a little more subtle, though. Extra sensitive brakes, as well as spongy brakes, can also be a sign you need brake repair.

The Brake Repair Process

There are various brake repairs that your mechanic will look for when determining exactly what’s wrong with the braking system in your car. Below is a step-by-step process for determining what needs to be fixed.

Check Brake Pads
Brake pads get worn down over time and can be more complicated than you think to replace.
Check Rotors
Brake pads press onto the rotors, stopping the car. If damaged, braking may be impacted, and your pads could wear down faster.
Check Wheel Cylinders
Your mechanic will check here for leaking brake fluid, a sign the brake line needs to be repaired.
Examine the Brake Line and Brake Hose
A visual inspection and a test done by pressing the brakes down are used to determine if there’s anything wrong here.
Fix the Problem Once Diagnosed
Once your mechanic knows the source of the problem, it’s all set to be repaired or replaced.

Cost of Brake Repair

There are a wide variety of different repairs that may be needed on your braking system, which means there is a wide range of potential costs as well, between $300-$800. Calipers can be incredibly expensive to replace, while the pads can be less expensive. Luckily, we’ve got coupons that can bring the repair cost below $300, depending on the repair!

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

Asking your mechanic about their (and their team’s) experience and qualifications is a critical portion of ensuring you get the job done right. Not only that, it allows you to rest easy, too, knowing you’re in good hands. Having an understanding of the division of parts and labor costs necessary to get the job done can also let you rest easy and be sure that you get maximum value in your repair.

Always let your mechanic know specifically what braking problems you experienced that brought you into the shop. After the repair, your mechanic can give you a good idea of how long certain parts should last, given the age of your vehicle and how you drive – be sure to ask about this, too!

Signs of a Quality Brake Repair

If your brakes are more responsive than you ever remember them, or once the problems you notice have been solved, it’s clear that you had a quality brake repair. Increased MPG also indicates that some specific brake repairs have been done right. If your problem persists or is just slightly better, it’s a serious sign that the job was not done right.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Brake Repair

Slowing down while driving is the most obvious way to extend the lifespan of your brakes. With less rapid acceleration and more coasting comes less of a need for the brakes in the first place! Avoiding start and stop traffic also can extend the lifespan of your brakes. Be on the lookout for the signs that you need a brake repair listed above, too!

Contact Our Service Department in Ames, Iowa

Deery of Ames is your home for quality brake repairs. With expert mechanics and fast, quality service, we’re here to handle any problem you throw our way. You can schedule service online, call us at 515-766-4935, or stop by when we’re open. The Deery of Ames Express Lane can take care of your brake inspections and more with convenient speed. We’re proud to be servicing the vehicles of Ames, IA.