24/7 mobile service · Riverside
Brakes squealing, grinding, or shaking? We replace pads and rotors on site.
We measure the pads and rotors, show you what we find, and quote the job before we touch anything. Most pad and rotor jobs are done in your driveway.
Sounds like this?
Signs it's time to call
- High-pitched squeal when braking (wear indicator)
- Metal-on-metal grinding
- Steering wheel or pedal shakes when you stop
- Car pulls to one side under braking
- Brake pedal feels soft or sinks
- Brake warning light on
What we measure
Pad thickness- Measured in millimeters. Around 3 mm is a common replace point
Rotor thickness- Checked against the minimum stamped on the rotor
Runout- The cause of most shaking under braking
Fluid condition- Old fluid absorbs water and lowers boiling point
From our jobs
The visit
What happens when we arrive
- Road-test or inspect to confirm the noise or vibration
- Measure pads and rotors on the axles in question
- Quote parts and labor before any work
- Replace pads, rotors, and hardware as needed and lubricate slide pins
- Bed in the new pads and test-drive with you
When it's a shop job
A soft or sinking pedal can mean a leak or a failing master cylinder. If the pedal goes to the floor, don't drive it. Call us and we'll talk through options, including a tow if needed.
Questions people ask
Do I need new rotors every time?
Not always. If the rotors are above minimum thickness and not warped, they may be reusable. We'll show you the measurement.
Is grinding an emergency?
Grinding usually means the pad material is gone and metal is hitting the rotor. Stopping distance gets longer and damage spreads fast. Get it looked at soon.
How long does a brake job take?
About one to two hours per axle in most cases.