Auto Repair Services
Brake Repair in Houston
Rudy measures your pads and rotors, checks the calipers and lines, and replaces what's worn. If the pads still have life and the problem is a sticking caliper, that's what he'll tell you.
What to Expect
How We Handle It
Pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines and master cylinders
Grinding, squealing, a pulsing or soft pedal, and pulling when you brake
ABS warning lights and brake electronics
Brake fluid service
How much life is left on the parts we don't replace
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my brakes grinding or squealing?
Squealing usually means the pads are worn down to the wear indicator. Grinding usually means the pads are gone and metal is hitting the rotor, which ruins rotors fast. Get grinding checked right away.
How do I know if I really need new rotors?
You need them if they're below minimum thickness, warped (you'll feel the pedal pulse) or deeply scored. Rudy measures them and tells you which it is. Plenty of brake jobs don't need rotors.
How long do brakes last?
Most pads last 30,000 to 70,000 miles. Houston stop-and-go traffic wears them toward the low end. Rudy will tell you how much is left whenever the car is in.
Why is my brake pedal soft or going to the floor?
Usually air in the lines, a fluid leak or a failing master cylinder. All three affect your ability to stop, so don't keep driving it. Bring it in right away.
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Suspension & Steering
Clunks over bumps, loose steering or a bouncy ride? Rudy replaces shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods and power steering parts. Houston, (713) 937-2400.
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Tune-ups, filters, belts, hoses and timing belts on the schedule your car needs. Rudy tells you what's due now and what can wait. Houston, (713) 937-2400.
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Something Feel Off When You Stop?
Bring it in. Rudy will tell you what it needs and what it doesn't.