Brake Service, Repair & Replacement

Fast Tire Brake Service:

Your brakes are one of the most important components on your vehicle. Your front brakes provide over 59% of the stopping ability. Most generally your front brake pads will wear out before the rear. There are different qualities of brake pads. Although even the lowest quality will stop your vehicle there are several advantages to purchasing a premium brake pads at Fast Tire. Reduced noise, stopping distance, low brake dust and longer life are a few points worth considering with a premium brake pad.

Your brake system also has hydraulic components such as disc brake calipers. The caliper works similar to how a hand brake would work on a bicycle however is much more sophisticated. The disc brake calipers squeeze the brake pads on the disc rotor which is turning to stop your vehicle. Most generally Calipers do not need to be replaced, however in some events they do.

Your disc brake rotors wear also and in many cases need to be replaced when doing brakes. When the disc rotor is thick enough it can be resurfaced on a brake lathe. Resurfacing rotors is less common today however is still performed when applicable.

Some vehicles have drum brakes on the rear. In this case rear brakes would be called shoes instead of pads. The hydraulics on the rear brakes are called wheel cylinders. Wheel cylinders are more prone to leaking over time than disc brake calipers. If you experience symptoms such as squeak, pull, grinding, vibration under brake application; you should bring your vehicle to Fast Tire for a free brake inspection. If your brake pedal is low, the red brake light is illuminated on the dash or the pedal is spongy; that could mean hydraulic failure. Under these circumstances be extremely careful or have the vehicle towed to Fast Tire for a free brake inspection.