Salinas Tires
Brake Service Repair & Free Brake Check in
Whittier, CA
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, our expert technicians have the skills and knowledge to get your brakes repaired quickly and correctly. We understand the importance of your time, which is why we offer same-day service with no appointment needed. At Salinas Tires, we prioritize your safety and satisfaction, ensuring your car is back on the road with fully functional brakes in no time. Choose us for unparalleled expertise, convenience, and a commitment to quality.
Come visit us here at Salinas Tires today for your brake repair or brake inspection, no need to schedule an appointment! Located at 8813 Norwalk, California 90606. We service Whittier, Downey, Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Brake Warranty
We here at Salinas Tires never settle for anything but the best. That’s why all of our brake repairs include a 6 month warranty. If you are unsure if you need new brakes, we invite you to come in and get a FREE BRAKE CHECK today!
Knowing When Your Vehicle Has Worn Brake Pads
In order to inspect the brake pads properly, you may need a flashlight. If the pads are too thin, with a thickness of less than a quarter of an inch, they will need to be replaced. Certain brake pads have a wear indicator slot down the middle, which can be used to tell if the pads need to be changed. If the slot is either gone or barely visible, it is a sign that new brake pads are necessary.
Knowing When to Get a Brake Check
As you drive your vehicle and apply the brakes, your brake pads and rotors will slowly deteriorate. It is important to pay attention to your brakes for safety. Check the thickness of the brake pads and look for grooves on the rotor. Listen for grinding noises when pressing the brakes.
Be aware of any other strange behavior, such as the car swerving or the steering wheel vibrating. Generally, brakes should be replaced every 50,000 miles, though it could be sooner depending on how you drive. On top of offering new brakes, we also offer rotor resurfacing.
Rotor Resurfacing
A new Rotor may not only expensive, but depending on the make of your car some can be very tricky to find! Resurfacing/repairing a rotor is often your best bet.
All of our brake repairs include rotor repair. You can see the difference down below.
A Note on Brake Repair
Years of experience in repairing brakes has taught us one thing: Replacing your brake pads without resurfacing your rotor is a bad idea. While we do offer a simple brake pad installation service, we highly suggest that it not be done without the rotor repair (especially not more than once!). Many shops, including ours, do not offer any warranties on a brake job that does not include rotor resurfacing as a bad rotor will destroy new brake pads rapidly.
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8813 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606