Brake Repair

Brake repair can involve several different jobs depending on the extent of the damage. There are many components to a ca's brake system, from the master cylinder to the brake pads and many in between. This category will briefly go into the types of repair that often arise with brakes and the component parts.

Master Cylinder: This is where the brake fluid is stored for all of the four wheel calipers or cylinders. If this component is leaking, it requires an immediate fix because you will lose and not regain brake pressure.

Wheel Cylinders: These are housed in the wheel assembly of each wheel and store brake fluid used for hydraulic pressure.

Brake Lining: This is a basic maintenance job that usually just involves replacing the brake shoes of a car's rear brakes. It could require new drums if there is metal on metal contact.

Brake Pads or Calipers: For front brakes, brake pads and calipers are what put pressure on the rotors to stop the car. Brake pads are a routine replacement item, while calipers should last a long time. The pistons inside the calipers might need cleaning in some cases.

As you can see, there are many areas in which brakes need repair. If you keep on top of the basic repairs by listening for screeching or worse, grinding or frequently check the thickness of the lining, you should not have to make major repairs very often. For older or neglected vehicles, however, a more expensive fix might be in order. For more information on Brake Repair, check out our other helpful articles.