Brake Repair at Hometown Ironton in Ironton, Ohio

Have brake problems, or just need a brake inspection done? Stop by Hometown Ironton to get your car’s brakes checked out! We’re here at Hometown Ironton to give you all the details about keeping your brakes up to date.

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Why Brake Repair is Important

There’s arguably no more important safety feature on your car than brakes. Nobody wants to get into an accident, and brakes are there to prevent that. Having working brakes that stop accidents from happening means getting your brakes repaired or inspected occasionally.

When You Should Get Your Car’s Brakes Repaired

Brakes should be inspected or repaired every 10,000-20,000 miles. This is important because it’s not always easy to notice the gradual decline in your car’s stopping power. You’ll know it’s tied for a brake repair for sure when you notice a spongy feeling or noises when you push the brake pedal.

The Brake Repair Process

Before doing a brake repair, the problem with the brakes must be identified. This means thoroughly examining the potential problem areas.

1. Examine the Brake Pads
   Over time, your brake pads wear down and need to be replaced.
2. Examine the Rotors
   To stop, the brake pads press against the rotors. These wear down over time, too.
3. Examine the Wheel Cylinders
   When there is a brake fluid leak, it can leak onto the wheel cylinders
4. Check the Brake Line and Brake Hose
   This checks for leaks or other problems and may indicate a need for flushing or other repairs.
5. Fix the Necessary Areas
   After the problem has been correctly diagnosed, the fix can proceed, knowing the true nature of the problem.

Cost of Brake Repair

There is a wide range of costs for brake repairs. Changing the brake pads, for example, costs a lot less than changing the rotors. With this in mind, brake repairs can range between $100-$800 for a single problem.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

Always ask your technician to break down the difference between parts and labor on the bill. Understanding where the costs come from makes you a more informed driver. Before a brake service, communicate clearly with your service technician what you’ve been noticing about your braking system recently.

Signs of a Quality Brake Repair

If your brakes stop better than you remember and, or if there are no longer any noises, you can be sure you have a quality brake repair. However, if the problem you brought your car in for persists, chances are you had a shoddy repair

Caring for Your Vehicle After Brake Repair

Gas-to-brake driving is an excellent way to put lots of unnecessary stress on your car’s brakes. To prevent this and keep the costs of brake repairs down over time, coast more as you come to a stop or a potential red light. As you might expect, start and stop driving also puts lots of wear on your car’s brakes, and avoiding this is suggested to prolong the lifespan of your car’s brakes.

Always be on the lookout for new feelings or sounds when you press the brake pedal, as it can be difficult to tell when you’re losing stopping power.

Contact Our Service Department in Ironton, Ohio

Our expert mechanics at Hometown Ironton will stop at nothing to make sure your brake repair or any other repair goes as smoothly as possible. You can schedule service online, give us a call at 380-219-9547, or stop by when we’re open. At Hometown Ironton, we take pride in keeping our community safe on the road.