Brakes Your Most Important Safety Feature

Check Your Shocks and Struts at Dr J’s Auto Clinic

September 5, 2017

SPRING BREAK Season starts this week. APS, RRPS, UNM and CNM are on break. Whether you are heading to the slopes or south to sunnier skies, we'll keep your vehicle ready for New Mexico seasons. The change of season is a great reminder to check in on your vehicle's maintenance. This month we have offers for Brakes, Belts and Filters. Schedule your service if you need to get ready for a trip.

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March 8, 2019

September 26, 2017

BRAKES

Dr. J Customers, watch the mail and our Facebook Page for a Special Brakes Sales Event

At Dr. J’s Auto Clinic, we want our customers to have the opportunity to feel comfortable in their vehicle. You can leave the repairs and services to our professionals, but please don’t hesitate to ask us questions about why a service is needed or how it occurred. Give us a call at 505-341-4747, and we will be happy to speak with you. Here is some valuable information on brake issues and corrective services Dr. J’s Auto Clinic offers.

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Brake Pad & Shoe Replacement
Brake pad problems can usually be identified by squealing brakes. If your brake pads deteriorate completely, you’ll hear a grinding metal-on-metal sound when braking, meaning that it’s too late and you’re ruining your rotors or drums!

Resurface Rotors
In a disc brake system, rotors are attached to your vehicle’s wheels. When the brake pads grip the rotor, they bring both the rotor and wheels to a stop. However, the friction causes grooves and cracks to appear over time. Resurfacing brings the rotor back to a “like-new” condition, reducing squealing and wobbling.

Caliper Replacement
The brake caliper houses your brake pads and fits around the rotor like a clamp, pressing the pads against the rotor when you brake. A brake caliber problem could cause uneven braking, making your car slide forward when you brake.

Brake Hoses
A brake hose is a tube carrying pressurized brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brakes. Brake Fluid Flushes
Brake fluid will absorb water from the air over time, causing the brake system to become less effective and the fluid to become corrosive, possibly damaging the system.

Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings are found inside of wheels, allowing the wheels to spin freely, and are connected to the brake system. They can become worn over time, causing a vibrating suspension and noisy rubbing as the car is driven.

Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) ensure that the wheels don’t stop rotating during braking, preventing the car from skidding and offering greater control.