Reliable Brake Service and Inspection in DuBois, PA

Brakes are among the most vital components of a vehicle, whether new or pre-owned. They help ensure optimal braking performance, maximize stopping power, improve stopping distance, maintain vehicle safety, and contribute to proper vehicle control. However, like all other car parts, your brakes will become worn as they age.

To ensure the continued safe performance of your car, therefore, it is crucial that you keep your brakes in tip-top shape to ensure that they work correctly.

Should you need a brake repair service in DuBois, PA, you can trust the technicians at Spitzer Lincoln DuBois to take care of your needs. As well as having a state-of-the-art service center and employing factory-trained technicians, our dealership carries genuine brake components from brake pads to calipers to rotors, drums and shoes. So you can be confident we have all that is necessary to ensure your car's continued safety and durability.

Read our helpful guide on brake service and repairs below, then book a brake inspection, service, or repair at Spitzer Lincoln DuBois, DuBois, PA, to help keep your car safe.

What is Included in a Car Brake Service?

Your car's braking system comprises several closely-connected systems of moving parts that require regular inspection. When you bring your vehicle for a brake inspection at a dealership service center like Spitzer Lincoln DuBois, our factory-trained technicians will take the car for a road test in order to thoroughly evaluate your braking system and confirm your brake functionality and safety.

Should we determine that a service is required, we will provide a written estimate detailing the recommended service or repair and cost associated.

During the service, our technicians will remove the brake pads and shims, clean all grease, and remove rust scale and dirt build-up from pads. Once that's done, we will carefully clean up the calipers, remove the rust scale around the edge of the brake drum or drum brakes, or deglaze the rotor surface (happens in the case of disc brakes). Should we discover that your brake parts have worn down past a certain point, we'll recommend a replacement.

Once we've completed the brake service, we will re-assemble the parts and take the car on a road test to confirm brake functionality and safety.

In addition, we offer a brake fluid flush service where our technicians inspect the condition of your brake fluid and suggest whether a replacement is needed due to age or condition. Once we have your permission for a brake fluid change, we will drain the old brake fluid, flush the system, then refill with fresh new brake fluid.

How Often Should I Replace the Brakes on My Car?

Auto experts recommend having your brake pads replaced every 10,000 to 20,000 miles and your rotors replaced between 50,000 and 70,000 miles.

In addition, it is vital to have your braking system regularly inspected (every six months or 7,500 miles), so you can get the most life out of all its parts and avoid expensive and preventable brake repairs down the road.

Signs there Might Be a Problem with Your Car Brakes

You may experience several warning signs before car brake components like brake pads, brake calipers, brake rotors, brake drums, etc., reach the point of potential failure or require additional brake services. These include squealing or squeaking noises, burning smells, grinding noises, vibration when braking, spongy or soft brakes, the car or SUV pulling to one side when braking, etc.

Should you notice any of these symptoms, it's a good idea to schedule an inspection with Spitzer Lincoln DuBois so that our technicians can inspect your car for possible brake problems and correct them accordingly.

Why Choose Spitzer Lincoln DuBois?

Scheduling brake service with Spitzer Lincoln DuBois has several benefits. For one, you’ll benefit from the expertise of our certified technicians, who have acquired extensive knowledge of Lincoln models. This allows them to deliver superior attention to detail on every repair. Additionally, we offer genuine brake parts designed to the same exacting quality as the parts equipped to your luxury car when it was first designed.

Schedule Your Next Brake Service with Spitzer Lincoln DuBois

If your vehicle's braking system is malfunctioning, you can rest assured that the technicians at Spitzer Lincoln DuBois have all it takes to fix your car's brakes and ensure optimal braking performance.

As well as taking care of your brake maintenance needs, we carry an extensive range of genuine brake parts designed specifically for your car and built to the same high standards as your original parts. So, whether you're big on DIYs or prefer to let our certified specialists handle your brake care needs, you can be confident we have you covered.