– Pulsing brake pedal vibration
– Grinding feel in pedal or noise
– Brake dash light on
– Vehicle pulls to one side when braking
– Soft, spongy brake pedal
It’s hard to say which safety feature is most important on a car. For us, next to tires, it’s brakes. Car and truck brakes wear at entirely unpredictable rates. Driving habits alone can determine wear. These habits result in drastically different rates of decay in brake components. Charging intersections, erratic fluctuations in speed, hauling heavy loads over elevated terrain—these are examples of driving behaviors that wear brakes quickly. Once we have seen a vehicle twice, we can begin to identify a pattern and predict service intervals.
Brake services include measuring the hydroscopic action of water in brake fluid, inspecting pads, rotors, shoes, drums and calipers. Brake hoses, brake lines and brake master cylinders are routine stops during inspections.
Why does a firm ride matter for road trips in Alaska? Lolling through the frost heaves seems to work fine. A firm ride does matter. Let us tell you why.
Alignment and suspension components that are fatigued result in vehicles with compromised handling abilities. When we unexpectedly encounter a moose or icy patch, we cannot control the lateral movement of the car body with the steering wheel. This is what “losing control” looks like. Proper alignment requires tight suspension because these parts are a system on modern vehicles. Alignment and secure maneuverability go hand in hand.
Proper wheel alignment in modern cars is a wonder when compared to even a decade ago. Adjustments to both front and rear wheel alignment are precise and can be fine-tuned to get the smoothest and longest-lasting result. Our commitment to excellence demands that we upgrade equipment as often as vehicle manufacturers do. This is what makes METRO a full-service wheel alignment shop. Front and rear wheel alignment, including visual inspections of the underbody and brake components are routine at our garage.
– Following strut replacement
– Following ball-joint replacement
– Following steering linkage replacement
– After hitting potholes or road debris
– After sliding into a ditch
Your brake pads should be replaced when they are worn down. If you don’t replace your brake pads in a timely fashion then it can severely reduce your stopping power. This puts you and folks around you in danger. Not replacing your brake pads also means that your brakes will wear on your brake discs. This will wear them out and cause more costly repairs down the line.
Part of making people happy is taking care of them and letting them know when their brakes are due and when it’s time for an alignment. Let one of our mechanics become your mechanic, and we’ll handle your schedule for you!
Call or fill out a contact form now to schedule an appointment with our friendly and talented team of Fairbanks wheel, and brake specialists!
