Brakes

Brake Pedal In My Car Goes to The Floor

I’m an owner of a 1991 honda crx. I took my car to get repaired for an axle, and rotors and brake pads. I am now having a problem braking. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and nothing happens I have to use the emergency brake to stop.I was told by one of the mechanics that my brake line was not working correctly, then I was told that the master cylinder is the problem.

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ABS Light is On

I could really use your help. I had the above situation and just now pulled into hotel . I am 120 miles […]

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Recurring Brake Rotor Warp

I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE with the 2.4L engine. I have replaced my brake rotors 3 or 4 times now and they start warping after about a month 2000 miles.

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When To Replace Brake Pads

Hey there Austin! I have a 2004 Ford F150 pickup, and I think it is time to replace the brakes and rotors, […]

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Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking

I just put on a new wheel bearing on the driver side of my car. While coming off the freeway and putting […]

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How Much Should a Brake Job Cost?

My 2006 Lexus ES 330 has about 21000 miles. Lexus says all 4 wheels need new brake pads and cut rotors anywhere between $800-$900. Does this sound about right to you? What would be a fair price from a local shop?

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ABS and Brake Light Come On

I have a Cadillac Fleetwood, 8 Cylinder, 4-2 liter which has soft squishy brake pedal and both the brake and the antilock brake light comes one only when the brakes are applied and does not stay on.

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Brake Pads Make High Pitched Squeel Noise

I am totally frustrated. I hope you can help me. I’m an English teacher who wishes I were an auto mechanic. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla that just had servicing done. I didn’t bring it is because there was a problem.

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Thumping Noise In My Brakes When I Stop

I was away for 2 months May, June and my 2003 Honda Civic was in my parking lot. When I returned back, everything seems to be fine, but for the last 1 month July, till now whenever I try to stop my car applying brakes, I get a mild repetitive “thud thud thud” noise that slows as the car stops.

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My Car Brakes Are Grinding

I think I need a brake job on my 1988 Chevy Spectrum.Things are squeaking, grinding and groaning when I hit the brakes, but using the manual brake doesn’t seem to produce any adverse reactions. How much should I expect to pay?

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