Brake Repair & Replacement

Most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about the brakes when they buy a new car. The truth is, though, that the brakes might be the most important part of any vehicle. They allow you to stop safely and effectively, and it's dangerous to drive a car without functioning brakes. To make sure you're keeping yourself, your passengers, and other Tucson residents safe, learn a little bit more about brake repair and brake replacement.

How Do I Know When It's Time for Brake Replacement?

We often tell people to get their brakes checked twice a year, or maybe more often for people who drive a lot. If you haven't been good about keeping up with your regular brake maintenance, it's especially important to know about all of the warning signs of brake problems.

There are several signs that it's time to get your brake system inspected. Be mindful of any of the following, then bring your vehicle in for brake repair or brake replacement as soon as you notice that something unusual is going on with your vehicle's brakes.

• If your brake pedal feels soft or spongy when you press on it, something isn't quite right. You shouldn't even notice that there's any less resistance than there was before. Signs like these normally point to issues like worn brake pads, low brake fluid, or air bubbles in the brake lines.
• If your vehicle shudders or pulls to one side whenever you press on the brakes.
• Your car makes unusual noises when you're braking; that's another sure sign that something is off. Examples of these noises might include screeching, grinding, thumping, or squealing. A squealing noise normally tells you that your brake pads are getting low, and they're designed to make that noise in this situation. If you ignore the noise, though, it may eventually turn into grinding or howling. At that point, you have metal on metal contact that could damage your brake rotors and brake drums. Brake repairs that involve the rotors and drums are a lot more expensive than simple brake pad replacements. Replace your brake pads before it gets to that point.
• Your brake pedal vibrates while you're pushing on it.
• Your car is leaving brake fluid in your garage or your usual parking spot. Leaking fluid could be any number of things, all of which make it worth bringing your vehicle in for an inspection. In the case of leaking brake fluid, the puddle is likely to be yellow in color.
• Your car doesn't stop as sharply as it used to, and it takes a longer distance for your vehicle to reach a complete standstill. This is a clear sign that your brakes aren't working as well as they used to, so you should take immediate action to make sure your vehicle can stop safely again. It's a bad sign if you have to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor just to come to a routine stop.

Common Brake Repair Services

When you bring your vehicle to Cactus Auto for a brake inspection, you can rest assured that we'll be going over the entire brake system in detail. We have well over 30 years of experience selling pre-owned vehicles to residents of Tucson and the surrounding areas, so we know what it takes to make a car safe for the road. One of the big things that we always focus on is making sure that the brake system is in excellent shape. A car that doesn't stop is incredibly dangerous, so we'll keep working until we're confident that we've gotten to the bottom of the issue.

If you can give us a thorough description of the problem you've been noticing, it will help us resolve the issue more quickly. You can learn more about common brake problems by looking at the list above to determine which of those descriptions match what you've been noticing. If you're having a hard time putting your finger on the problem, or if you just want routine brake maintenance, that's alright too! We'll perform a thorough inspection to check on every component of your brake system to see if there are any issues:

• Brake Hoses
• Brake Fluid
• Brake Pads and Brake Shoes
• Wheel Calipers and Cylinders
• Master Cylinder
• Brake Rotors
• Brake Drums

The most common brake repair is a simple brake pad replacement. More severe cases may require a brake fluid flush or some attention for the brake rotors. No matter what's going on with your brake system, we'll follow the best practices from the manufacturer to deliver efficient and effective service.

Brakes Replacement & Repair in Tucson

Here at Cactus Auto, we built the reputation we have today by providing excellent maintenance and auto repair services after the sale of each of our used cars. Our mechanics know what it takes to keep a car safe and functional for years to come. Whether you're coming from Marana, Three Points, or just down the road in Tucson, we'll provide fast and friendly service. We're so sure we can provide excellent brake repair service that we even offer free maintenance plans for two years with every pre-owned vehicle we sell. Bring your vehicle to Cactus Auto for reliable, experienced brake repair in Tucson.