Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage
Brake Repair, Inspections,
& Installation Chicago, IL
Are your car brakes making a grinding, scratching noise? Does your steering wheel or foot pedal vibrate when you apply your brakes? These could be signs that you need to have your brakes inspected. Contact us today to schedule a brake inspection or service. We can inspect and replace the following:
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Brake Pads
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Brake Rotors
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Brake lines And Brake Hoses
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Brake Fluids
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Brake Master Cylinder
Proper brake maintenance and care is essential to your driving safety, which is why we recommend regular brake inspections and maintenance for your vehicle.
At Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage, we offer free brake inspections to determine what work, if any, your vehicle needs. From there, we explain what we find, what recommendations we have to repair your brakes, and what it will cost to fix. We only perform the brake repair and replacement services you authorize us to do. So whether it’s just brakes you need to be fixed or if you have other questions about our complete auto repair services, simply contact us! We service all vehicle makes and models including cars, trucks, and SUVs. Our mission is to keep your vehicle’s brakes in safe, working order to protect you and your passengers.
If you are looking for the best brake repair specialists near Wrigleyville come and see our trusted professional team at Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage. We will make sure everything is safe and secure for your next road trip or a trip to Starbucks
How to know if you need brake repair:
If you notice the brakes are squealing, it often means that you need to have the brake pads replaced. Once the pads are completely
shot, you end up hearing a grinding noise. After it gets to that point, you are putting your drums or rotors at risk of being destroyed.
The rotors are attached to your wheels with the help of the disc brakes. Whenever the pads grip the rotor, it causes your vehicle to stop. Because of the added friction, your rotors will end up with a bunch of cracks and grooves in them. By taking your vehicle in and having the rotors resurfaced, you can help restore them and save yourself a lot of money along the way. It can also help to reduce wobbling and squealing.
Brake fluids tend to absorb water from the air. This ends up making your braking system far less efficient. The fluid corrodes and damages your braking system. By having one of the ASE-certified technicians flush all of the fluid from your brake system, you can make sure your vehicle always has clean fluid running through it.
Since the brakes are such an important aspect of your vehicle, you don't want to skip out on having them inspected on a regular basis.
Contact our trusted professionals to schedule your brake inspection appointment today.
Our Brake Services Include:
Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) ensure that the wheels don't stop rotating during braking, preventing the car from skidding and offering greater control. If your ABS light comes on, visit Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage where we will be happy to diagnose and fix the problem.
Brake Fluid Flushes
Brake fluid will absorb water from the air over time, causing the brake system to become less effective and the fluid to become corrosive, possibly damaging the system. It is important to perform a brake fluid flush regularly to ensure that your vehicle is using fresh fluid. Talk to our auto repair technicians at Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage about when it's time for a brake fluid flush.
Brake Hoses
A brake hose is a tube carrying pressurized brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brakes. A crushed hose can cause a lagged or slow brake, and a leak in the hose can cause the brake, or the entire brake system, to fail. These don't need to be replaced often, but should be replaced at the first sign of cracking or wear.
Brake Pad & Shoe Replacement
Brake pad problems can usually be identified by squealing brakes. If your brake pads deteriorate completely, you'll hear a grinding metal-on-metal sound when braking, meaning that it's too late and you're ruining your rotors or drums! Those with knowledge of auto repair may be able to fix this at home, but you should always see an auto repair professional immediately if you have brake problems.
Caliper Replacement
The brake caliper houses your brake pads and fits around the rotor like a clamp, pressing the pads against the rotor when you brake. A brake caliper problem could cause uneven braking, making your car slide forward when you brake. Uneven braking can also cause your vehicle to slide out of control in bad weather conditions, so contact Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage for auto repair solutions as soon as possible.
Resurface Rotors
In a disc brake system, rotors are attached to your vehicle's wheels. When the brake pads grip the rotor, they bring both the rotor and wheels to a stop. However, the friction causes grooves and cracks to appear over time. Resurfacing brings the rotor back to a "like-new" condition, reducing squealing and wobbling. Fred’s Wrigleyville Garage are auto repair specialists and will give your rotors a thorough inspection and recommend your best course of action.
