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Brake Repair near Me

Brakes might be the most important safety system in your vehicle. They help you do everything from slow down to a safe speed to stopping on a dime. Keeping your car under control is hard work though and sometimes they’ll need service to keep doing it effectively.

When you need maintenance or brake repair near Ithaca, Cortland, and Elmira, visit the service center at Maguire Chevrolet of Ithaca.
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Brake Repair near Me

Signs Your Brakes Need Repairs

Your brakes will often give you a few warning signs when they need repairs. Some are simple maintenance reminders, while others are more urgent and require service immediately.

From unmistakable sounds to warning lights to how it feels when you step on the brake pedal, here are some signs that it’s time to head to the service center:
• A high-pitched squeaking sound
• A light on your dashboard that says either BRAKE or ABS
• Brake pedal feels like its slowly sinking or stuck
• Vehicle keeps pulling to the side when you brake
• Steering wheel vibrates when you step on the brakes

    Why Brakes Need Repairs

    Brakes are like any other part of your vehicle. They need maintenance every so often to continue being effective. The brake system is made up of lots of parts that work hard to slow your vehicle down.

    When you step on the brake pedal, that pressure is pushed out to your wheels through brake fluid. This travels through your brake lines and ends up at a set of calipers.

    Each wheel has a set of calipers that hovers just above the rotors in your wheels. Inside these calipers, you’ll find the brake pads.

    Brake pads are designed to create friction. When they make contact with the rotors, the goal is to create enough friction to slow them down or bring them to a complete stop.

    Stopping a moving car or truck is no easy feat. That’s why brake pads are designed to wear down over time. It’s also why you may need to get some parts replaced or repaired.

      Most Common Brake Repairs

      Sometimes you’ll need to schedule an appointment for maintenance on your brakes. Others, you’ll need to get a critical part replaced. Here are some of the brake repairs our service center takes care of most frequently:
      • Replace brake pads
      • Check and refill brake fluid
      • Replace brake lines
      • Repair or replace cracked or warped rotors

        Chevy Service Center & Parts

        To take care of these issues, we have a team of highly trained technicians in our service center. They have both the equipment and the experience to tackle all your brake problems and help you stop safely again.

        Plus, we have a large selection of genuine OEM parts. These were made specifically for your make and model, so you can be confident that they’ll be the perfect fit and deliver the best performance.

          Schedule Brake Repairs

          Schedule service with the technicians at Maguire Chevrolet Ithaca when you need brake repair near Ithaca, Cortland, or Elmira. Our team will be able to keep your brakes in good condition and help you stop safely every time. 

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