Ok, so here is all of the technical, yet important stuff you will need to know so that you will never get ripped off on a brake job again.
Once the test drive has been performed the technician will lift the vehicle and remove the wheels. A good technician will always be attentive to any clues that may help him solve the problem. On front brakes (which are all disc and pad type, except for old cars) the rotors (discs), pads (the friction material), and the caliper (the hydraulic piston assembly that pushes the pads) are all clearly visible. On rear brakes (many of which are drum and shoe type) the drum will be removed to view the shoes and brake hardware. These drums are normally on fairly tight, so don’t be surprised to see a hammer taken to it to loosen it.
Now, let me walk you through what we are looking for when we look at brakes. (more…)
