Brake Repair Calgary

Good maintenance practices for brake repair Calgary are a priority to ensure safe driving. In fact, Be Car Aware has rated brakes the number one most important vehicle component for car safety. After air bags most injury lawyers rate brakes as the next important safety priority from a litigation perspective. Clearly, good maintenance checking followed up with professional repairs to your braking system when required is a priority.  

About Vehicle Braking Systems

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The large majority of vehicles on the road today utilize disk brake technology. The key components are 1) rotor or disc, 2) caliper, and 3) brake pads as illustrated in the photo. Brake pads are installed on both sides of the brake disc. When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure forces pistons out of the brake caliper which pressures the brake pads from both sides squeezing the large disc thus causing the vehicle to slow or stop. 

 

Disc brakes endure significant heat when braking. They are also susceptible to moisture depending on weather conditions. The brake components can rust. A rust buildup may cause brake pads to stick within the bracket or the brake caliper guide to seize up. When brake pads stick, or the caliper seizes up, abnormal braking will start to occur. 


Brake pads will wear down over time with normal driving. You will want to replace those pads before they cause damage to the rotor itself which leads to a more costly repair that can result in replacing the rotors (discs) and the calipers.



When to Get Brakes Inspected

A good practice is to have your mechanic inspect your brakes whenever you schedule the seasonal tire change. Reason is the wheels are removed when doing a tire rotation and that is required to perform a proper brake inspection.  We recommend having your brakes properly inspected at least once a year and better yet during your seasonal tire change for spring and fall maintenance. 

If you're vehicle's braking becomes abnormal or you hear a screeching sound when applying the brake pedal, this is a clear indicator that your brake pads have worn down to the limit. If such is the case then make it a priority to get an immediate inspection otherwise continual driving will result in further damage to the connected braking components thus resulting in a more expensive repair.


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Our Brake Repair Shop Service

At Gold Star Auto brake repair shop, our technicians ensure your brakes are serviced professionally based on industry best practices. We service all types of braking systems, including disc brakes, drum brakes, engine brakes, regenerative braking systems, parking brakes, anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Below is an overview of our service features:

  • full brake inspection and customer report
  • cleaning and lubing of all components
  • professional brake pad installation
  • confirm brake fluid distribution
  • final road test confirmation

Brake Repair Near Me

If you live in southeast Calgary, City Centre, or the beltline area, Gold Star Auto Repair Centre of Excellence is where you can get a professional brake repair near you!  We pride ourselves in serving the local community and providing Gold Star Customer Care Excellence. When you require auto servicing and you work downtown or live near by, simply make arrangements to drop your vehicle at our industry leading automotive centre in the morning, and it will be waiting for you when you leave work.

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