Brake Repair
Brake Repair in Fraser Built for Long Mountain Descents
Coming down Berthoud Pass or the hill into Granby, your brakes do more work than most. We measure them and show you what is left.
Book a brake check — (970) 535-8315When Your Brakes Need a Second Look
Brakes rarely fail all at once. They warn you first: a high squeal from the wear indicator, a grinding scrape when metal meets rotor, a pulse through the pedal, or a pedal that sinks further than it used to. In Grand County, long descents on US-40 speed that wear up and heat everything in the system.
At Fraser Auto Repair the first tool out is a micrometer. We record how much friction material is left, how thick and true each rotor is, whether the calipers slide freely and how much moisture the fluid has picked up. You see the numbers next to the minimum spec, so the recommendation is not a matter of opinion.
What a Brake Repair Covers
Depending on what the inspection shows, the work can include any of the following.
Pad replacement
New pads matched to how you drive, whether that is around town or towing a trailer down a pass.
Rotor resurfacing or replacement
Rotors are measured for thickness and run-out; if they are under spec or warped, they are replaced rather than cut thin.
Caliper service
Slide pins cleaned and lubricated, seized calipers replaced so the pads stop dragging and wearing unevenly.
Brake hose and line inspection
Rubber hoses checked for swelling and cracks, steel lines for rust that road salt leaves behind.
Brake fluid exchange
Old fluid absorbs moisture and boils sooner on long downhills. A full flush restores a firm pedal.
ABS and stability light diagnosis
Wheel-speed sensors, tone rings and module codes tested to find why the warning light came on.
Parking brake adjustment
Cables and rear shoes or pads set so the vehicle holds on a steep driveway.
Road test
Every brake job ends on the road with stops at different speeds to confirm a straight, quiet result.
How a Brake Visit Works
Measure everything
We lift the vehicle, pull the wheels and record pad and rotor measurements, caliper movement and fluid condition. This takes about half an hour and you can see the readings afterwards.
Price it by axle
You get a written price for the front and rear separately, with anything urgent marked. If the rear pads have plenty left, we say so.
Repair and road test
Approved parts go on, the system is bled if needed, and the vehicle is road-tested before you pick it up. Most jobs are finished the same visit when parts are on hand.
Why Drivers Bring Their Brakes Here
Numbers, not hunches
You see the measurements that justify a replacement. No vague talk of brakes looking a bit low.
One axle at a time
We only replace the axle that needs it. Front pads wear faster than rear ones, and the bill should reflect that.
Parts chosen for the grades
Pads and rotors are matched to how hard your brakes work, which matters a lot here.
Do Not Wait for the Grinding to Start
Once pads wear through, a cheap job turns into rotors and calipers. A quick measurement now tells you exactly how much life is left.
Check my brakes — (970) 535-8315