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Brake repair and services

Brake Services

We offer top-notch brake repair and service on all vehicle makes and models. Our team of experienced technicians uses only state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure that your vehicle's brake system will be serviced and cared for accordingly. We invite you to visit our auto repair shop for a free brake fluid and brake system inspection so that you can be undisturbed about your vehicle' condition if you decide to go on a long trip across the country. Our skilled technicians will inspect all major components of your vehicle’s brake system, including calipers, pads and shoes, hardware, and rotors, and they will tell you what type of services have to be performed. Additionally, we always provide our customer’s with a written estimate of all the repairs and services that need to be performed. After you read it and approve it, only then will we start doing any type of work on your vehicle.


Brake Repairs

Do you trust your car's brakes? If you have any doubts regarding the current condition of your brakes, it's best to call or pay a visit to our auto repair shop. The common symptoms of faulty brake system include a feeling that the brakes pulls when you push the pedal, a pulsing sensation in the brake pedal, a grinding sound or wheels coated with brake dust. Our auto repair shop specializes in brake repair and service. We can diagnose and repair a wide variety of brake problems efficiently and quickly.

Some of our most common repairs include:

  • Replacing or resurfacing of drums and rotors
  • Repairing a faulty anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Replacing of brake pads and shoes
  • Servicing of hydraulics (wheel cylinders, hoses and calipers)


Brake Inspections

A lot of automotive experts suggest that you should undergo a brake system inspection at least once a year or every 12,000 miles. Our certified mechanics will inspect all of the major components of your vehicle's brake system, including the drums, pads, rotors, shoes, and linings and give you an evaluation of the current condition of the system. We will recommend replacements or repairs to maintain and improve the performance of your vehicle based on this inspection.

Brake Fluid Checks

When was the last time you had your brake fluid inspected by a professional technician? In order to stay safe, let our experienced and skillful technicians inspect your vehicle's brake fluid before you hit the road. We’ll evaluate the current condition of your brake fluid and, if needed, replace the old product with a new one that will not only meet but also surpass the manufacturer's recommendations.

Drum Brakes Video

On many vehicles, drum brakes are an integral part of the braking system. They are typically found at the rear wheels of your vehicle. Drum brakes not only slow and stop your vehicle, but they also function as the parking or emergency brake.

Drum brakes work on the same principle as disc brakes, but when the brakes are applied, hydraulic pressure forces the brake shoes OUT, against the inside of the brake drum, to create the necessary friction required to slow and stop the vehicle. When the pressure is released, return springs pull the shoes back to their original position allowing the wheel to turn freely.

However, springs eventually lose their resiliency, and both brake shoes and drums wear out over time. We recommend inspecting both front and rear brakes regularly: replacing brake shoes when the remaining friction material is measured at 2 mm or less, brake drums when they exceed their maximum diameter, and brake hardware as required.

Our technicians at Laguna Auto Service Center in Laguna Beach will measure the thickness of the drums every time your brakes are serviced as worn-out drums might not have enough metal left for safe braking. If ignored, brake drums may wear unevenly causing vibration and/or noise. A worn-out brake drum may contribute to premature brake shoe wear, which leads to more frequent shoe replacement and cost of repair.

From a safety standpoint, worn brake drums may dramatically increase the distance required for you to stop, cause the vehicle to pull to one side, or result in loss of control which could cause injury to you and possibly others. Neglecting brake drum maintenance has no environmental impact. Call us at (949) 494-2117 or go to our website to schedule an appointment with us!

Brake Caliper Video

Brake calipers are an essential component of your car, truck, or SUV's braking system. The brake calipers squeeze the brake pads against the surface of the brake rotor to slow or stop the vehicle on the roads around Laguna Beach. When you step on the brake pedal, brake fluid from the master cylinder creates hydraulic pressure on one or more pistons in the brake caliper, forcing the pads against the rotor. Brake calipers don't need to be replaced very often. When they do need to be replaced, here are some of the warning signs you may notice. If a brake caliper is sticking, the vehicle could pull to one side when the brakes are applied. If a caliper is completely seized, serious damage to the brake rotor and other braking components is likely, increasing the potential cost of brake service dramatically. From a safety standpoint, faulty brake calipers may dramatically increase the distance required for you to stop, cause the vehicle to pull to one side, or result in loss of control which could result in injury to you and possibly others. If you are experiencing any of these issues or if you supsect your calipers or other braking components need service, call Laguna Auto Service Center, in Laguna Beach at (949) 494-2117, or schedule an appointment online today. 

Brake Fluid Video

Clean brake fluid plays a vital role in internally lubricating brake components and allowing your vehicle to stop efficiently, especially under heavy loads or high temperatures. The average motorist drives 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year and will use their brakes about 75,000 times. Therefore, brake fluid should be tested regularly to ensure it remains effective and should be changed as needed. Service recommendations can range from twelve months or twelve thousand miles to once every three years.

Brake fluid is ‘hygroscopic,’ and may absorb moisture through microscopic pores in the hoses and seals. Brake fluid saturated with water lowers the point at which the fluid may boil and may render your brakes ineffective. This can result in an accident. If this is left untreated, this moisture could also corrode many internal parts leading to costly repairs and replacement. At high temperatures, water vaporizes, turning to air in the brake lines. Come to Laguna Auto Service Center in Laguna Beach to get your brake fluid replaced!

From a safety standpoint, air in the braking system will dramatically increase the distance required for you to stop, possibly causing an accident endangering your life and those of others. From an environmental point of view, there is very little impact unless internal corrosion causes a fluid leak.

Vacuum Pump Video

The vacuum pump is attached to the engine and maintains the pressure between the outside air and the engine intake manifold. The pressure created helps run different systems like ventilation and power braking. When your vacuum pump fails, your only option is to replace it. We at Laguna Auto Service Center in Laguna Beach can replace your vacuum pump. Our technicians are knowledgeable in all things vacuum pump replacements. Give us a call at (949) 494-2117 or go to our website to schedule an appointment with us.

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