Hear a squeak or even worse a grind when stopping your car, truck, van or SUV? If so, you can probably guess that it is time to get new brakes on your vehicle. Almost every every auto repair shop in Jacksonville offers brake repair services. It is also an auto repair job that does not involve a lot of technical skill. That is why it is easy to choose a brake repair shop solely dependent upon the price they want to charge.
Omitting the facts of pricing
It is important when getting quotes from brake repair shops to ask a lot of questions about their prices. Some of the most popular brake repair shops in Jacksonville will quote a great price but they fail to mention that the price does not include: labor, rotor resurfacing, or caliper lubrication. Therefore, the price you are quoted on the phone is ultimately not the price you’ll pay. When a brake repair shop omits the facts regarding their pricing, you will inevitably have a negative experience.
The gimmicks – There are a number of gimmicks brake repair shops will use to charge you more money. One of the most common is the caliper gimmick. A caliper is what pushes-pulls your brake pads on the rotors of your vehicle. Some brake repair shops will claim your calipers need to be replaced because they are “binded”. Calipers rarely need to be replaced, and they are not “binded” so to speak. A piece called the slide pin is actually what makes the caliper appear to be “binded.” Slide pins cost around $20 while calipers cost in upwards of a few hundred dollars. Another common scheme used is the upgrade to “premium ceramic” brake pads. When your car was brand new and left the manufacturing facility, it did not have ceramic brake pads. Additionally, semi-metallic pads last longer for those of us who are in stop-and-go traffic. The only real advantages ceramic pads have is they are quieter and do not create brake dust. Avoiding brake repair scams will certainly save you a lot of money.
Call Us For The Best Brake Repair Prices
Our brake repair shop in Jacksonville has some of the best brake repair prices you will be able to find. Simply put, our brake repair prices are more affordable because we have a small auto repair shop with low overhead costs. Our low overhead costs allow us to pass on savings to our customers. If you want to call us right away about brake repair, you can reach us at (904) 565-9340.
Things to consider when getting new brakes.
There is a wide range of quality when it comes to brake pads. You have to factor in cost versus the amount of miles the brake pads will last. Another thing you have to consider is stopping distance versus longevity of the brake pad. Brake pads made from organic materials will allow you to stop your vehicle faster but will not last as long. Brake pads that are made from non-organic materials will last much longer but will not allow your vehicle to stop as quickly. Most people choose to use semimetallic brake pads which will last much longer than organic brake pads but will not offer the same stopping power. Weigh your options carefully and make the decision that best suits your needs as a driver and a consumer.
If you have any more questions about brakes or about our company you can cal us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you and hope you will choose to use us for brake repair Jacksonville drivers. We replace brakes on all vehicle makes including but not limited to: Chevy, Ford, Mazda, Kia, Toyota, BMW, Mercedez, Hyandai, Honda, Nissan, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Buick, Lincoln, Lexus, Volkswagen & more.