San Diego Brakes Service and Repair
Not sure what the problem is with your vehicle? Give us a call at (858) 874-0111.
The brake system is important for making sure your vehicle slows down when needed to maximize safety and help prevent accidents. It is important to know when there is a problem with your brakes.
True Line Auto Center offers full service for your vehicle’s brake system, including: brake pads, brake shoes, brake lines, brake disc, brake rotors, brake kits, brake repair, brakes servicing, and hydraulic ABS systems. We specialize in all types of brakes ranging from steel brakes, tire brakes, motorcycle brakes, car brakes, and motocross brakes. With our professional ASE mechanics on staff, we thoroughly inspect your brakes system to ensure all components are functioning correctly.
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$50.00 Off of a Front Two Wheel Brake Service! Turning Rotors and special application pads extra.*
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Brakes Inspection and Repair
With ASE Certified Mechanics on staff, True Line Auto Center can perform a brake service inspection for you. If you notice any brake symptoms bring your vehicle in for a brake inspection. We offer the finest automobile brake repair for the San Diego County community at a competitive price. Schedule an appointment with us online.
Common Brake Symptoms
If you've noticed any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with us online for a brake inspection. Our team will offer the appropriate repair services needed for your vechicle.
Symptom: Drag - Sticking Brakes
Your brakes stick or your engine appears to be losing power.
- Automotive brakes may be failing to release - You may have no brakes at all.
- Please make an appointment with True Line Auto Center for brakes service repair.
Symptom: Pull - your vehicle pulls to one side when Pushing the brakes
- Check your Tires - Could be low or uneven tire pressure. True Line Auto Center will check your tire pressure for free. May also be uneven tire wear - check front tires if wear and tear is even on both sides and replace both front tires.
- Uneven Wheel Alignment - Check and adjust wheel alignment.
- Bad steering components - Check tie rods and steering rack
- Brake Caliper "Sticks" - Inspect brakes if they have uneven wear and tear or exhibit excessive heat.
Symptom: Hard Pedal - Your Brake Pedal requires harder pressure
- Brake Caliper "Sticks" - Inspect brakes if they have uneven wear and tear or exhibit excessive heat.
- Check power brake, calipers, wheel cylinders, hydraulic lines, or brake linings - Inspect these parts for damage. Replace as needed.
Symptom: Red/Yellow Brake Lights
- Red - could parking brake being on, low fluid, or even a hydraulic system failure.
- Yellow - means your ABS system (Anti-Lock Brakes) has been deactivated. While your brakes should work, inspection should be performed for your safety.
Symptom: Vibration to your Brake Pedal, Steering Wheel, or Entire Vehicle when you push the Brakes
- Faulty Steering Mechanism or Loose Component - Check for loose components, tighten as needed. Check steering mechanism.
- Disc Brake rotor may be warped - Inspect brake discs, replace as need
Symptom: Brakes Squeal when Applied
It is expected that brakes should operate with some noise with applied. However, when your brakes make excessive noises such as squealing, grinding, clattering or any of the like, it could be an important symptom.
- Brakes may be worn - Inspect brakes and repair or replace as needed
Symptom: Low Pedals - Brake Pedal is lower than Usual
Your brake pedal lately nearly touches the floorboard before the brakes begin to function, possibly activating the brake warning light.
- The problem for this system could span from something as simple as a minor adjustment through and indication of a more serious automotive issue.
Symptom: Ultrasensitive Brakes - Brakes Grab with the least Pressure
- Brake Linings may be contaminated with grease/oil
- There may be a Loose or Broken component in Vehicle
Not sure what the problem is with your vehicle? Give us a call at (858) 874-0111.
The types of brakes are called drum brakes because the components were housed in a round drum that rotated along with the wheel. Insidewas a set of shoes that, when the brake pedal was pressed, would force the shoes against the drum and slow the wheel. True Line Automotive is a state of the art facility for drum brakes.
