Do you need your squeaky brakes fixed? Luckily, this is an essential part of car maintenance and a relatively straightforward process for any professional brake repair service. Let Independent Vehicle Services, a brake shop located in Albuquerque, NM, walk you through our step-by-step process for replacing brakes. If you are in need of brake repairs, don’t hesitate to contact us to get started!
What Are the Steps to Replace Brakes?
What Are the Steps to Replace Brakes?
Gather the Necessary Tools and Materials
When we begin the process of replacing breaks, we start by gathering the necessary tools and materials. These materials include:
Lug nut wrench
Jack and Jack stand
Brake pads and rotors
Brake caliper piston tool
Brake bleeder wrench
Wire brush
Brake grease
C-Clamp
Remove the Old Brake Components
After we have gathered all the materials and tools we need, the next step involves removing the old brake components. During a break repair, a technician will loosen the lug nuts on the wheel without removing them. Then, a technician will use a jack to lift the vehicle off the ground and proceed to remove the lug nuts to detach the wheel.
We will now be able to remove the brake pads by compressing the caliper or wheel cylinder using the c-clamp.
Install the New Break Components
After the old brake components have been removed, we will install the new ones. A technician will clean the components to remove any debris and apply brake grease to the caliper or cylinder, including the new pads. We do this to reduce the noise and vibration when braking.
Now a technician will install new pads. If you needed rotors and drums replaced, this is the time that we would do so.
Test the Brakes
Once we have finished the brake repair, the final step is to test the brakes. First, we must put the wheel back on, tighten the lug nuts, and lower the vehicle off the jack stand. A technician will then pump the brakes several times to ensure they are working properly.
In order to ensure our work meets the proper standards, we will take each vehicle for a test drive. During this test drive, our team will check that everything is working properly by listening for unusual noises when braking. If everything is working correctly, a technician will contact you, letting you know the vehicle is ready for pickup.
Professional break repair sounds simple, but it takes a lot of time and education to perform this type of replacement correctly. If you’re in need of a brake repair, Independent Vehicle Service in Albuquerque, NM, is here to help. With our team of brake experts, you can be sure your vehicle is getting the best possible repair. Contact us today!