Oxford Automotive provides a wide range of car repair services for both import and domestic automotive brake systems at our auto repair shop in Canal Winchester. Every ASE-certified auto mechanic at our Canal Winchester shop knows it is important that you understand how the brake system in your car or truck plays a vital role in keeping passengers safe.
The components in the brake system, including brake calipers, master cylinder, and brake hoses, are not designed to last for the life of your vehicle and wear down over time as you drive in and around the streets of Canal Winchester. The pads (or shoes, on drum brakes) are the most common brake replacement service we do at our full-service Canal Winchester brake shop. This is because every time you depress your brake pedal, the brake pad material wears down against the brake rotor.
If the brake pads are allowed to wear down for too long, the underlying metal surface of the pads will contact your brakes' metal rotors (or drums). This will not only result in an unsafe situation but will require additional service and increase your brake repair cost.
Warning Signs You Need Brake Repair
Our experienced auto mechanics stress to our customers that knowing when to have the brake system in your car or truck serviced at our Canal Winchester automotive repair shop is important to keeping your brake repair cost to a minimum. Simply being aware of the warning signs of potential brake failure can save you money on costly brake repair expenses for your car or truck.
Your very own senses of hearing, touch, and sight can be of substantial assistance to you. Some common indications of brake problems may include the appearance of the brake warning light on your dashboard, brake fluid that is either low or dirty, grinding noises, brake squealing, brake vibration, brake pulling, and a "spongy" feeling when depressing your brake pedal.
Our trusted brake specialists also watch for signs of brake fluid leaks and measure brake pad thickness to ensure brake safety.
Brake Replacement in Canal Winchester, Ohio
The licensed mechanics at our Canal Winchester auto service center are trained and certified to service all types of front and rear brake systems, including disc brakes, drum brakes, and parking brake systems. One of our trained car mechanics will provide you with a thorough brake inspection with transparent pricing at our Canal Winchester service center to make certain both your front and rear brakes are working properly.
Additionally, we can provide you with a brake problem diagnosis that will give you service options and a brake repair cost estimate, along with information on brake repair time and our comprehensive warranty. Our expert mechanics specialize in everything from brake rotor servicing and resurfacing to brake cylinder and pad replacement using quality ceramic brake pads or semi-metallic pads, as well as Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) repair.
Our brake technicians also handle suggested manufacturer vehicle maintenance such as a brake fluid flush to remove air and moisture from your brake lines, brake fluid replacement, and brake bleeding to restore optimal brake performance. Same-day service is available for emergency brake repair when you bring your car or truck to our reliable Canal Winchester auto repair service center.
ABS Repair and Diagnosis
Your vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent the wheels from locking during hard braking and helps maintain steering control. If the ABS warning light comes on, the system may have a problem that requires diagnosis and repair.
Common ABS problems can involve wheel speed sensors, the ABS control module, the ABS pump, valves, or other electrical and hydraulic components. A faulty wheel speed sensor may prevent the system from receiving accurate wheel-speed information, while problems with the ABS pump or control unit can affect how brake pressure is regulated.
Our technicians can perform ABS diagnostics and repair to identify the source of an ABS warning light or other braking issue. Depending on the problem, ABS repair may involve inspecting or replacing a wheel speed sensor, checking the ABS control module, servicing the pump or valves, or addressing contaminated brake fluid and other system issues.