Top 5 Reasons To Get Your Tire Inflation Checked This Month
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Brake Center
Brake Service and Repair in Houston, Texas
Brake repair is something that you do not want to put off. If your brakes are squealing, grinding, or don't seem to stop the way they used to, then you need to get your vehicle into Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston for brake service and repair soon. Our team at Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford serves North Houston including Shady Acres, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas.
Our expert brake technicians can do the job fast, reliably and at a great price.
Why Brakes Wear Out in Houston TX 
When you step on the brake pedal, you set a system in motion that must bring the heavy vehicle to a stop quickly. Your brakes take a lot of wear and tear every time you use them. This is especially true if you do a lot of city driving or in mountainous areas. When your brakes bring your car to a stop, they can get up to around 250 degrees Fahrenheit, and the brakes on a high-performance car or a truck hauling a load can get up to 930 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter.
This heat is caused by the friction of the brake pads squeezing against the disc to stop the car. This heat can cause the brakes to wear out. It takes a lot of pressure to stop the car, and over time, a little bit of metal wears away. Even under the best circumstances, your brake pads will need replacing regularly, but if you use them often and they do not cool sufficiently between use, they can wear out even more quickly. If it has been some time since your brakes were inspected, then it is time to bring your car in to Quick Lane at Tommie Vaugh Ford in Houston for a brake inspection or brake repair.
Signs You Need New Brakes in Houston, TX
It is always a good idea to get your brakes inspected by a professional regularly. If your brakes need repair, your vehicle will give you a few subtle signs that you should not ignore. Here are a few of them:
- Jerking or movement in the brake pedal when stopping
- Discoloration on the disc or wheel
- Brakes stop much slower than they should
- Squealing or grinding when you apply the brakes
- Burning smell or smoke from the tires
- Brakes that feel spongy or soft
Even if your vehicle is not showing any of these signs yet, it is a good idea to bring it in for an inspection if it has been over a year. The best way to find out if it is time for a brake inspection is to consult your owner's manual. If you no longer have it, then you can call our team at Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford, and we can help you.
Houston Brake Service and Repair Professionals
If you are in the Houston area, Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas offers comprehensive brake repair, tire service, and many other types of service or repair. We service all makes and models. We only use high-quality brake parts that include pads, rotors, drums, shoes, and calipers.
Our Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford service technicians are highly trained and have the experience to understand your vehicle's needs. In many cases, we can have your brake service completed within an hour or two. We have a dedicated parts department that has many items in stock. This means that it is less likely that you will have to wait for a part to arrive.
Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas offers same-day brake services and many other types of routine maintenance and repair. We are open at convenient hours six days a week. Our team can help with anything from routine maintenance to a major repair. Contact us or schedule your appointment with us online or by calling one of our team.
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Subtle Signs Indicate Need For Brake System Inspection
You are dropping your kids at school and as you approach the crowded turn-out, you press down on your brake pedal but get a slow or spongy response. That delayed response or spongy feel may indicate a more serious problem--air or moisture in your vehicle's brake lines. Inspection by a brake expert is critical to prevent possible brake failure.
