Brake repair in Las Vegas
ABC Tires & Auto Repair does brake service and repair for cars, trucks and commercial vehicles at 3139 E Charleston Blvd in East Las Vegas. If the brakes squeal or grind, the car pulls to one side, or the pedal feels low or spongy, have them inspected.12
ABC Tires & Auto Repair, 3139 E Charleston Blvd, East Las Vegas. Serving drivers and fleets across the Las Vegas valley.
Signs your brakes need a look
- A high-pitched squeal or a grinding noise when you brake. That sound is usually the built-in wear indicator touching the rotor.2
- The car pulls left or right, or makes odd noises, when you brake.1
- A low or spongy pedal that takes more effort.2
- The brake warning light, grabbing, a hard pedal or vibration.1
What a brake inspection covers
The Car Care Council recommends a brake check at least once a year, covering:1
- Brake lining wear
- Brake fluid level
- Rotor thickness
- The condition of hoses and brake lines
- Brake and dash warning lights
- A test drive
Brake fluid, the part people forget
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over time and breaks down, which can lead to a spongy pedal or a total failure.3 AAA says to replace it on the schedule in your owner's manual, typically every 2 to 3 years.4
Letting brakes wear down "metal to metal" is dangerous and turns a brake job into a more costly repair.1 That is the reason to come in at the first squeal.
Stop-and-go and long grades
Frequent hard braking and stop-and-go traffic shorten brake life. AAA cites about 30,000 miles as a general pad life, depending on conditions.2 Riding the brakes on a downhill stretch, like the grades out of the valley, builds up heat and wears pads and rotors.4
For work trucks and fleets, brakes are on the list every commercial driver inspects at the end of the day; see Fleet and commercial service.
Questions people ask
Why do my brakes squeal?
A high-pitched or grinding noise when braking is a strong sign of worn brakes. The sound comes from the built-in wear indicator touching the rotor.2
What is included in a brake inspection?
The Car Care Council lists brake lining wear, brake fluid level, rotor thickness, the condition of hoses and brake lines, brake and dash warning lights, and a test drive.1
How often should brake fluid be changed?
As your owner's manual recommends, typically every 2 to 3 years. Low or dirty fluid can cause a soft pedal or brake failure.4
Why does my brake pedal feel soft?
How much does a brake job cost in Las Vegas?
It depends on the vehicle and on what it needs, so this site lists no costs. Call (702) 432-6371 with the year, make and model and what is happening, or bring it in: walk-ins are welcome.
How long does a brake job take?
It depends on the vehicle, the parts it needs and the day's work in the shop, so we do not promise a time here. Call (702) 432-6371 and ask before you come, or walk in during shop hours.
Related services
Bring it in
Walk in or call ahead. We speak English and Spanish at the counter.
Sources for the facts on this page
- Car Care Council, Stop and Check Your Brakes
- AAA, 11 Ways to Know You May Need New Brakes
- AAA (Auto Club Group), Car Fluids Check
- AAA (Auto Club Group), How to Know if Your Brakes Are Going Bad