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Brake service, including repair and replacement, is critical for vehicle safety, as brakes are your primary defense against collisions, relying on properly functioning pads, rotors, and fluid to stop effectively. Neglecting brake maintenance can lead to reduced stopping power, squealing noises, or complete failure, which is why DuPage Auto & Truck Repair emphasizes timely repairs to worn components or full replacements when necessary. Regular service not only prevents accidents but also avoids costlier damage to related systems like rotors or calipers, ensuring consistent performance under all driving conditions. By keeping your brakes in top shape, you gain confidence on the road, protect passengers, and extend the overall life of your vehicle.
DuPage Auto & Truck Repair provides a professional brake service, starting with a detailed inspection of pads, rotors, calipers, and fluid lines to catch wear or damage early. Our expert technicians replace worn brake pads and resurface or swap out damaged rotors, while also servicing calipers and flushing old brake fluid to restore responsive stopping power. For vehicles with drum brakes, they clean and adjust components, ensuring every part of the system works in harmony, and they check brake lines for leaks to maintain hydraulic integrity. Finished with a road test, DuPage Auto & Truck Repair ensures your brakes perform flawlessly, giving you safety and confidence on every drive.
Examine brake pads, rotors, calipers, drums, and lines for wear, damage, or leaks to assess the overall condition and identify repair needs.
Remove worn brake pads and install new ones, ensuring they meet or exceed OEM standards for proper friction and stopping power.
Resurface rotors to remove grooves and warping if salvageable, or replace them if they’re too thin or damaged to restore smooth braking.
Inspect and lubricate caliper slides or replace seized or leaking calipers to ensure even pressure is applied to the brake pads.
Drain old, contaminated brake fluid and refill with fresh fluid, bleeding the system to remove air bubbles for responsive braking.
Inspect hydraulic lines and hoses for cracks, corrosion, or leaks, repairing or replacing them to maintain proper fluid pressure.
Clean, adjust, or replace drum brake components like shoes and hardware on rear brakes, ensuring balanced stopping power.
Test-drive the vehicle after repairs to confirm brakes engage smoothly, stop effectively, and produce no unusual noises or vibrations.
You’ll know your brakes need attention if you hear squealing or grinding noises, feel a spongy pedal, notice vibrations when braking, or see the brake warning light on. DuPage Auto & Truck Repair can inspect and fix your brakes to keep you safe on the road.
Brake pads typically need replacement every 30,000 to 70,000 miles, depending on driving habits, vehicle type, and pad material, though regular checks are key. At DuPage Auto & Truck Repair, we recommend inspections every oil change to catch wear early.
A full brake service includes inspecting pads, rotors, and calipers, replacing worn parts, flushing brake fluid, and testing the system for leaks or performance issues. DuPage Auto & Truck Repair ensures every detail is covered for reliable stopping power.
Costs vary—brake pad replacement might run $100-$300 per axle, while rotors or calipers can add $200-$500+, depending on the vehicle and labor. DuPage Auto & Truck Repair offers fair pricing and clear estimates for quality brake work.