Southgate Automotive and Radiator Service provides Brake Repair services to Kamloops, BC, Cache Creek, BC, Barriere, BC, and other surrounding areas.

Next to getting routine oil changes and new tires, one of the most vital maintenance tasks is looking after your brakes. The brakes are in constant use. Even on short drives, you’ll probably use your brakes 20 to 50 times. That’s a lot of wear and tear building up with every press of the brake pedal. You need to predict when your car will need brake repair by regularly inspecting your vehicle brake pad’s thickness. Routine brake maintenance and repairs will help you to avoid costly repairs and give you peace of mind. Your car's brake system is a complex grouping of parts that serve a critical role in keeping you safe.

How Do Brakes Work?

The pressure from your foot on the brake pedal is transferred to the brakes via the brake lines. This system uses brake fluid to apply pressure onto your brake calipers, applying friction to the rotor with brake pads. The slowing and then stopping of the car occurs when the calipers clamp down on the brakes.

What Does Brake Repair Involve?

When you bring your SUV, car, or truck into our auto repair shop for a brake inspection, our certified professionals will perform a comprehensive diagnostic inspection and repair process that may include:

•Investigating reported symptoms
•Visual inspection of calipers, rotors, drums, pads, and shoes
• Anti-lock brake diagnostics and sensor inspection
• Line and fitting check
• Brake pad replacement
• Brake fluid flush and replacement
• Brake disc/rotor and drum machining or resurfacing
• Replace the brake disc and drum
• Brake caliper replaced
• Replacement of brake lines and hoses
• Replacing complete brake system

What Can You Do To Take Care of Your Brakes?

The brakes ensure that you can slow down or stop to avoid a collision or dangerous accident when you press on the pedal. Your safety is the most important thing on the road. Faulty brakes will put your safety in jeopardy. These maintenance tips can help keep your brakes working properly:

• Have your brakes inspected at least once a year, or more often, if you frequently drive in urban area traffic or reside in a location with a lot of hills
• Never drive with the parking brake on
• Have brake fluid tested and replaced as required; however, if you need to add fluid more than every couple of months, you could have a leak

Get Professional Brake Repair Services at Southgate Automotive and Radiator Service in Kamloops, BC

Brakes are the primary safety system on every car and truck, so don't take any chances. The sooner you examine issues and change brake pads, the safer your vehicle will be. Contact us today to arrange an appointment for a brake inspection soon to arrange your brake repair or other auto repair service in Kamloops, BC. Southgate Automotive and Radiator Service is thrilled to be your number one auto repair center and provider of tires in Kamloops, BC. Schedule an appointment online today!