Precision Auto Customz
Philadelphia, 19124
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Precision Auto Customz
Philadelphia, 19124
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6 servicesDiagnostic Service
During a Car diagnostic you're car ecu/computer will be scanned to check for issues with components like the engine, transmission, oil pressure, throttle, etc. In Addition to this, a visual inspection will be conducted to identify any malfunctions or defected conditions the car may have.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$50.00+ $45.00+45minJump Start Service
A Jump start service provider will come to your disabled vehicle with an external power source and connect to your vehicle's starter battery in order to provide enough power to start your vehicle's engine.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$40.00+ $36.00+30minCoolant Change (Flush)
This involves removing dirt, rust, and sludge from your cooling system, as well as inspecting various parts for symptoms of decline. This process also empties out all of the used coolant material from your radiator and replaces it with fresh coolant, effectively servicing your engine's cooling system.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$185.00+ $166.50+1h 45minFlat Tire Service
Flat tire assistance, is a service that assists whose vehicles have suffered a mechanical failure that either cannot be resolved
Save up to 10%Mobile service$45.00+ $40.50+30minBattery Replacement
• Slow Engine Crank One of the first telltale signs of failing battery power is a slow, long crank before the engine starts. If you notice a difference in your normal startup of the car, you can get your battery checked. In most cases, you’ll only need to recharge your battery. • Clicking Noise When Trying to Start The Car If you hear a clicking noise when you turn the key in the ignition, it indicates a low-power battery issue or even a dead car battery. A dead battery can also be the result of a faulty alternator. Either way, the car needs a jumpstart • Gas Pedal Needs to Be Pressed to Start The Car A typical vehicle doesn’t need gas to start. If you have to push down on the accelerator just to get your vehicle started, you probably have a bad battery and should let an auto repair technician decide whether you need a new car battery. • The Engine Backfires In rare cases, a failing battery can produce sparks that cause your engine to backfire. This is a symptom you won’t miss, but an engine backfire can result from many underlying problems, not just a battery issue. It’s best to let your mechanic check all causes (including the possibility of a bad battery) if you notice backfiring. A bad battery will die eventually, but the battery acid that leaks out can corrode parts of your engine leaving you with an engine repair bill that’s much higher than replacing a bad car battery. • Swollen Battery Case If you notice a bulging or warped battery, it’s likely due to a buildup of hydrogen gas inside the battery case and you’ll need a new car battery. This can happen because the battery life is over, the battery is subject to extreme temperatures, or when a bad alternator overcharges the battery. An alternator can overcharge the battery due to issues with the voltage regulator. In any case, a swollen battery case means you’ll need a car battery replacement. • Corrosion Of The Battery Terminals Corrosion around the positive terminal or negative terminal is a sign of an overcharged or leaking battery which significantly weakens battery power. If you see a battery terminal covered in a bluish crystalline substance, battery acid has leaked out, causing corrosion at the battery terminal and it’s time to get your vehicle a new battery. • Low Battery Fluid Some batteries have removable caps so owners can check battery water (electrolyte) levels. If you often have to top off the fluid or the battery warning light comes on, it’s an indicator of a bad car battery. This happens when cell plates accumulate sulfur and causes the electrolyte to turn into oxygen or hydrogen gas, which leaks out of the battery terminal. • Jumpstarts Are More Frequent If you need to plug in your jumper cables to a neighbor’s car and jumpstart your vehicle regularly, the battery power is low, and it probably can’t hold a charge anymore. Decreased capacity is a common feature of an old battery. You’ll need me to check if a new battery is required. Alternatively, you could have a failing alternator that can’t charge the battery.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$30.00+ $27.00+30min
4 Cylinder
29 servicesOil Change
Engine oil provides lubrication to many moving parts inside the engine, which helps to avoid damage and keep your engine running smoothly. EACH TIME YOUR ENGINE RUNS by-products from combustion are collected in your engine oil.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$25.00+ $22.50+40minBrake flush
Save up to 10%Mobile service$200.00+ $180.00+1h 45minBrakes (Front Pads)
1. Squeaking Brakes Your brakes are metal discs tightly sandwiched between two brake pads. When you step on your brake pedal, the brake pads apply pressure against the metal discs. Many brake pads have steel clips that serve as wear indicators. When your brakes begin to make squealing or squeaking noises it usually indicates that the brake pads have worn down below their safe limits and must be changed at THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY or your vehicle will not stop in a timely manner when you step on the brake pedal. Ignore the squealing sound if you want and you'll risk doing serious damage to your rotors that’s very expensive to repair. 2. Grinding Brakes If every time you step on your brake pedal you hear a loud grinding sound, it often means the brake pads are so badly worn that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. Extremely worn brake pads can grind down and cut into your rotors. This can create a major brake system problem if it isn’t addressed right away. When your brake pads start grinding against your rotors, it can result in damage to the rotors and the calipers and can cause your brakes to fail and be unable to stop your vehicle. If you hear a grinding sound when you mash your brakes, change your brake pads immediately. 3. Vibration When Braking When the brake pads are overly worn, they can begin scraping metal off of the rotors in different spots. When the rotor is thinner in some spots than others, it can cause the brakes to shake or pulse when you step on the brake pedal. When you notice this happening, it means you have to change the brake pads and have your rotors machined to make them a uniform thickness throughout. If you don’t do this quickly, your braking system will begin to have major problems and could eventually fail altogether. This vibration is a signal that the brake pads should be changed and your rotor repaired. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: At Precision Auto Repair, we typically will replace rotors rather than resurface them. Thin rotors tend to warp quickly after repair due to their inability to properly dissipate heat. 4. Taking Longer To Stop Worn brake pads is a common reason a vehicle would take much longer than it normally does to come to a complete stop when you step on the brake pedal. When a vehicle’s brake pads are spent and should be changed, they are unable to put enough pressure on the rotors to quickly stop the wheels from turning. This can be very dangerous because in situations where you need your vehicle to stop right away to prevent an accident or stop it from hitting a person or pet, your braking system won’t engage quickly enough. That’s why changing the brake pads in a timely manner is so important. 5. The Brake Indicator Light Comes On Usually when the brake indicator light comes on it means the brake pads are spent or the brake fluid level is too low. Some newer vehicles have sensors that trigger the brake indicator light when the brake pads wear thin. Plus, spent brake pads can result in low brake fluid levels. When brake pads are threadbare, they cause the brake caliper piston to extend further to force the brake pad to press up against the rotor. When the piston advances further, the space created inside the brake caliper fills with brake fluid. When the master cylinder’s brake fluid level drops dangerously low the light comes on. 6. Brake Pads Appear To Be Thin For the braking system on your automobile to function properly, the brake pads should not be allowed to get thinner than ¼ inch. Brake pad thickness plays an essential role in road safety. Brake pads that measure 1⁄8 inch in thickness have reached the end of their recommended wear limit. Driving with brake pads that thin is not safe. When a car’s brake pads start to appear to be very thin, then immediately change them. The brake pads on any car should be no thinner than 1⁄3 of an inch in order for them to be able to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. Change all very thin brake pads right away to protect yourself and others and prevent dangerous braking problems. At Precision Auto Repair, you can always rely on us for honest and fair quotes. If you have brake, maintenance or repair issues with your automobile, please schedule a booking today to schedule a highly skilled inspection and maintenance or repair.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$65.00+ $58.50+45minBrakes (Rear Pads)
1. Squeaking Brakes Your brakes are metal discs tightly sandwiched between two brake pads. When you step on your brake pedal, the brake pads apply pressure against the metal discs. Many brake pads have steel clips that serve as wear indicators. When your brakes begin to make squealing or squeaking noises it usually indicates that the brake pads have worn down below their safe limits and must be changed at THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY or your vehicle will not stop in a timely manner when you step on the brake pedal. Ignore the squealing sound if you want and you'll risk doing serious damage to your rotors that’s very expensive to repair. 2. Grinding Brakes If every time you step on your brake pedal you hear a loud grinding sound, it often means the brake pads are so badly worn that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. Extremely worn brake pads can grind down and cut into your rotors. This can create a major brake system problem if it isn’t addressed right away. When your brake pads start grinding against your rotors, it can result in damage to the rotors and the calipers and can cause your brakes to fail and be unable to stop your vehicle. If you hear a grinding sound when you mash your brakes, change your brake pads immediately. 3. Vibration When Braking When the brake pads are overly worn, they can begin scraping metal off of the rotors in different spots. When the rotor is thinner in some spots than others, it can cause the brakes to shake or pulse when you step on the brake pedal. When you notice this happening, it means you have to change the brake pads and have your rotors machined to make them a uniform thickness throughout. If you don’t do this quickly, your braking system will begin to have major problems and could eventually fail altogether. This vibration is a signal that the brake pads should be changed and your rotor repaired. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: At Precision Autocustomz , we typically will replace rotors rather than resurface them. Thin rotors tend to warp quickly after repair due to their inability to properly dissipate heat. 4. Taking Longer To Stop Worn brake pads is a common reason a vehicle would take much longer than it normally does to come to a complete stop when you step on the brake pedal. When a vehicle’s brake pads are spent and should be changed, they are unable to put enough pressure on the rotors to quickly stop the wheels from turning. This can be very dangerous because in situations where you need your vehicle to stop right away to prevent an accident or stop it from hitting a person or pet, your braking system won’t engage quickly enough. That’s why changing the brake pads in a timely manner is so important. 5. The Brake Indicator Light Comes On Usually when the brake indicator light comes on it means the brake pads are spent or the brake fluid level is too low. Some newer vehicles have sensors that trigger the brake indicator light when the brake pads wear thin. Plus, spent brake pads can result in low brake fluid levels. When brake pads are threadbare, they cause the brake caliper piston to extend further to force the brake pad to press up against the rotor. When the piston advances further, the space created inside the brake caliper fills with brake fluid. When the master cylinder’s brake fluid level drops dangerously low the light comes on. 6. Brake Pads Appear To Be Thin For the braking system on your automobile to function properly, the brake pads should not be allowed to get thinner than ¼ inch. Brake pad thickness plays an essential role in road safety. Brake pads that measure 1⁄8 inch in thickness have reached the end of their recommended wear limit. Driving with brake pads that thin is not safe. When a car’s brake pads start to appear to be very thin, then immediately change them. The brake pads on any car should be no thinner than 1⁄3 of an inch in order for them to be able to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. Change all very thin brake pads right away to protect yourself and others and prevent dangerous braking problems. At Precision Auto Repair, you can always rely on us for honest and fair quotes. If you have brake, maintenance or repair issues with your automobile, please schedule a booking today to schedule a highly skilled inspection and maintenance or repair.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$65.00+ $58.50+1hBrakes (Rotors)
1. Noisy Brakes One of the first symptoms commonly associated with bad brake rotors is noise. If the rotors are warped (meaning not perfectly flat) or severely worn, they may produce squealing or squeaking sounds. Usually, warped rotors will produce a squeak, while severely worn rotors will produce a scraping sound. However, the squealing noise could originate from worn brake pads as well. 2. Vibrations from the Brakes Another symptom of bad brake rotors is excessive vibration or pulsation coming from the brakes. Warped or excessively worn rotors may vibrate irregularly and cause vibrations that can be felt in the pedal, and sometimes through the vehicle’s steering wheel or chassis. Additionally, the brake pedal may feel like it’s pulsating when pressed due to warped brake rotors. This occurs because the pedal is no longer making contact with the surface of the rotor. 3. Grooves or Score Marks on the Rotor Another symptom of bad or failing rotors is visual scoring or grooves on the face of the rotor. Repeated contact with the brake pads can develop these marks over time. Rotors are designed to have a thickness that wears down over time. However, should it degrade to a certain point, it lowers the overall safety of the vehicle. 4. Increased Stopping Distances Scoring and grooves in a rotor can impede its capacity to slow the vehicle, as well as cause vibration and pulsation that can be felt in the pedal. Plus, when the pedal no longer interacts with the brake rotor, the ensuing vibration may make it feel like the car will not stop at all. Inability to stop or even extended stopping distances can be highly dangerous, especially if the driver is forced to make an emergency stop. The disc brake rotors are a very important part of the braking system, and as a result are critical to the overall safety and handling characteristics of the vehicle. If you suspect your rotors may be worn or damaged, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician to determine if your car needs a brake rotor/disc replacement.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$75.00+ $67.50+50min
6 Cylinder
28 servicesOil Change
Engine oil provides lubrication to many moving parts inside the engine, which helps to avoid damage and keep your engine running smoothly. EACH TIME YOUR ENGINE RUNS
Save up to 10%Mobile service$30.00+ $27.00+45minBrakes (Front Pads)
1. Squeaking Brakes Your brakes are metal discs tightly sandwiched between two brake pads. When you step on your brake pedal, the brake pads apply pressure against the metal discs. Many brake pads have steel clips that serve as wear indicators. When your brakes begin to make squealing or squeaking noises it usually indicates that the brake pads have worn down below their safe limits and must be changed at THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY or your vehicle will not stop in a timely manner when you step on the brake pedal. Ignore the squealing sound if you want and you'll risk doing serious damage to your rotors that’s very expensive to repair. 2. Grinding Brakes If every time you step on your brake pedal you hear a loud grinding sound, it often means the brake pads are so badly worn that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. Extremely worn brake pads can grind down and cut into your rotors. This can create a major brake system problem if it isn’t addressed right away. When your brake pads start grinding against your rotors, it can result in damage to the rotors and the calipers and can cause your brakes to fail and be unable to stop your vehicle. If you hear a grinding sound when you mash your brakes, change your brake pads immediately. 3. Vibration When Braking When the brake pads are overly worn, they can begin scraping metal off of the rotors in different spots. When the rotor is thinner in some spots than others, it can cause the brakes to shake or pulse when you step on the brake pedal. When you notice this happening, it means you have to change the brake pads and have your rotors machined to make them a uniform thickness throughout. If you don’t do this quickly, your braking system will begin to have major problems and could eventually fail altogether. This vibration is a signal that the brake pads should be changed and your rotor repaired. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: At Precision Auto Repair, we typically will replace rotors rather than resurface them. Thin rotors tend to warp quickly after repair due to their inability to properly dissipate heat. 4. Taking Longer To Stop Worn brake pads is a common reason a vehicle would take much longer than it normally does to come to a complete stop when you step on the brake pedal. When a vehicle’s brake pads are spent and should be changed, they are unable to put enough pressure on the rotors to quickly stop the wheels from turning. This can be very dangerous because in situations where you need your vehicle to stop right away to prevent an accident or stop it from hitting a person or pet, your braking system won’t engage quickly enough. That’s why changing the brake pads in a timely manner is so important. 5. The Brake Indicator Light Comes On Usually when the brake indicator light comes on it means the brake pads are spent or the brake fluid level is too low. Some newer vehicles have sensors that trigger the brake indicator light when the brake pads wear thin. Plus, spent brake pads can result in low brake fluid levels. When brake pads are threadbare, they cause the brake caliper piston to extend further to force the brake pad to press up against the rotor. When the piston advances further, the space created inside the brake caliper fills with brake fluid. When the master cylinder’s brake fluid level drops dangerously low the light comes on. 6. Brake Pads Appear To Be Thin For the braking system on your automobile to function properly, the brake pads should not be allowed to get thinner than ¼ inch. Brake pad thickness plays an essential role in road safety. Brake pads that measure 1⁄8 inch in thickness have reached the end of their recommended wear limit. Driving with brake pads that thin is not safe. When a car’s brake pads start to appear to be very thin, then immediately change them. The brake pads on any car should be no thinner than 1⁄3 of an inch in order for them to be able to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. Change all very thin brake pads right away to protect yourself and others and prevent dangerous braking problems. At Precision Auto Repair, you can always rely on us for honest and fair quotes. If you have brake, maintenance or repair issues with your automobile, please schedule a booking today to schedule a highly skilled inspection and maintenance or repair.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$50.00+ $45.00+45minBrakes (Rear Pads)
1. Squeaking Brakes Your brakes are metal discs tightly sandwiched between two brake pads. When you step on your brake pedal, the brake pads apply pressure against the metal discs. Many brake pads have steel clips that serve as wear indicators. When your brakes begin to make squealing or squeaking noises it usually indicates that the brake pads have worn down below their safe limits and must be changed at THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY or your vehicle will not stop in a timely manner when you step on the brake pedal. Ignore the squealing sound if you want and you'll risk doing serious damage to your rotors that’s very expensive to repair. 2. Grinding Brakes If every time you step on your brake pedal you hear a loud grinding sound, it often means the brake pads are so badly worn that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. Extremely worn brake pads can grind down and cut into your rotors. This can create a major brake system problem if it isn’t addressed right away. When your brake pads start grinding against your rotors, it can result in damage to the rotors and the calipers and can cause your brakes to fail and be unable to stop your vehicle. If you hear a grinding sound when you mash your brakes, change your brake pads immediately. 3. Vibration When Braking When the brake pads are overly worn, they can begin scraping metal off of the rotors in different spots. When the rotor is thinner in some spots than others, it can cause the brakes to shake or pulse when you step on the brake pedal. When you notice this happening, it means you have to change the brake pads and have your rotors machined to make them a uniform thickness throughout. If you don’t do this quickly, your braking system will begin to have major problems and could eventually fail altogether. This vibration is a signal that the brake pads should be changed and your rotor repaired. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: At Precision Auto Repair, we typically will replace rotors rather than resurface them. Thin rotors tend to warp quickly after repair due to their inability to properly dissipate heat. 4. Taking Longer To Stop Worn brake pads is a common reason a vehicle would take much longer than it normally does to come to a complete stop when you step on the brake pedal. When a vehicle’s brake pads are spent and should be changed, they are unable to put enough pressure on the rotors to quickly stop the wheels from turning. This can be very dangerous because in situations where you need your vehicle to stop right away to prevent an accident or stop it from hitting a person or pet, your braking system won’t engage quickly enough. That’s why changing the brake pads in a timely manner is so important. 5. The Brake Indicator Light Comes On Usually when the brake indicator light comes on it means the brake pads are spent or the brake fluid level is too low. Some newer vehicles have sensors that trigger the brake indicator light when the brake pads wear thin. Plus, spent brake pads can result in low brake fluid levels. When brake pads are threadbare, they cause the brake caliper piston to extend further to force the brake pad to press up against the rotor. When the piston advances further, the space created inside the brake caliper fills with brake fluid. When the master cylinder’s brake fluid level drops dangerously low the light comes on. 6. Brake Pads Appear To Be Thin For the braking system on your automobile to function properly, the brake pads should not be allowed to get thinner than ¼ inch. Brake pad thickness plays an essential role in road safety. Brake pads that measure 1⁄8 inch in thickness have reached the end of their recommended wear limit. Driving with brake pads that thin is not safe. When a car’s brake pads start to appear to be very thin, then immediately change them. The brake pads on any car should be no thinner than 1⁄3 of an inch in order for them to be able to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. Change all very thin brake pads right away to protect yourself and others and prevent dangerous braking problems. At Precision Auto Repair, you can always rely on us for honest and fair quotes. If you have brake, maintenance or repair issues with your automobile, please schedule a booking today to schedule a highly skilled inspection and maintenance or repair.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$50.00+ $45.00+45minBrakes (Rotors)
1. Noisy Brakes One of the first symptoms commonly associated with bad brake rotors is noise. If the rotors are warped (meaning not perfectly flat) or severely worn, they may produce squealing or squeaking sounds. Usually, warped rotors will produce a squeak, while severely worn rotors will produce a scraping sound. However, the squealing noise could originate from worn brake pads as well. 2. Vibrations from the Brakes Another symptom of bad brake rotors is excessive vibration or pulsation coming from the brakes. Warped or excessively worn rotors may vibrate irregularly and cause vibrations that can be felt in the pedal, and sometimes through the vehicle’s steering wheel or chassis. Additionally, the brake pedal may feel like it’s pulsating when pressed due to warped brake rotors. This occurs because the pedal is no longer making contact with the surface of the rotor. 3. Grooves or Score Marks on the Rotor Another symptom of bad or failing rotors is visual scoring or grooves on the face of the rotor. Repeated contact with the brake pads can develop these marks over time. Rotors are designed to have a thickness that wears down over time. However, should it degrade to a certain point, it lowers the overall safety of the vehicle. 4. Increased Stopping Distances Scoring and grooves in a rotor can impede its capacity to slow the vehicle, as well as cause vibration and pulsation that can be felt in the pedal. Plus, when the pedal no longer interacts with the brake rotor, the ensuing vibration may make it feel like the car will not stop at all. Inability to stop or even extended stopping distances can be highly dangerous, especially if the driver is forced to make an emergency stop. The disc brake rotors are a very important part of the braking system, and as a result are critical to the overall safety and handling characteristics of the vehicle. If you suspect your rotors may be worn or damaged, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician to determine if your car needs a brake rotor/disc replacement.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$65.00+ $58.50+45minBrakes (Calipers)
There are telltale signs of malfunctioning or old parts for most issues in a car. For brake calipers, a few signs can signal to you as a driver that it may be time to replace it. Other parts of your vehicle's brake system are worn out, improperly replaced, or old can also lead to similar symptoms and damage the brake calipers in the long term. A failing brake caliper can result in uneven brake wear by being stuck open or stuck closed. Diagnosing this before it becomes a problem will help your brake system and your safety, which is another reason that regular maintenance and inspections are valuable. Depending on how you drive, the frequency of maintenance or inspections can vary widely. During Inspection or Maintenance You may be lucky enough to have malfunctioning calipers discovered during scheduled brake maintenance or car inspection. If thoroughly done, these problems will be discovered before they pose a serious risk to you or other vehicles on the road. Whether this is during your brake system inspection or a brake replacement, technicians are capable of noticing early warning signs of a bad brake caliper. Your Vehicle Pulls to One Side If you find that your car is pulling or steering to one side while driving, this may be a sign that you need to replace it or some other part of the vehicle's braking system. When you press the brake pedal, the brake pads squeeze, and they release when you let go of the pedal. If the caliper is stuck, then the brake pad may not release or may not even grab the rotor in the first place. If this were to happen, then your vehicle will pull to the side of the caliper that will not release, and your car will pull away from the caliper if it does not grab. While driving, one way to test this is to safely remove your hands from the steering wheel momentarily. If you find that your car pulls to one side of the road while trying to maintain a straight route, it may be time to get an inspection. A Fluid Leak If you notice the brake caliper of your vehicle leaking fluid, this is a sign to get your car inspected and fixed if necessary. This can be dangerous because it may mean that your car's brake system loses hydraulic pressure because of the leak. If you see signs of a leak on the ground by the inside of your tire, it is essential to address the issue immediately. In addition, it is necessary to avoid driving the car if this problem presents itself, as it can create a dangerous situation for you, your vehicle, and other drivers on the road. An Abnormal Sound Although most cars and car issues can cause a variance of sounds, it is vital to know the sound that bad brake calipers may produce. Brake pads, for example, make a squealing noise when they are getting old and worn out. A seized brake caliper will release a similar squealing noise to worn-out brake pads. This sound will start as a rubbing sound and, if neglected, will escalate to a metallic grinding, scraping, or rubbing sound. This sound indicates metal-on-metal contact within your brake system. In a different, more uncommon, and extreme circumstance, you may hear a clunk sound when you press on the brake pedal. If this sound is present when braking, it may be a sign that your brake caliper or caliper bracket is broken, and it is essential to stop driving to avoid causing more damage. A brake caliper replacement is necessary to prevent further damage to you or the vehicle if this issue occurs.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$65.00+ $58.50+50min
8 Cylinder
27 servicesOil Change
Engine oil provides lubrication to many moving parts inside the engine, which helps to avoid damage and keep your engine running smoothly. EACH TIME YOUR ENGINE RUNSSave up to 10%Mobile service$35.00+ $31.50+45minBrakes (Front Pads)
1. Squeaking Brakes Your brakes are metal discs tightly sandwiched between two brake pads. When you step on your brake pedal, the brake pads apply pressure against the metal discs. Many brake pads have steel clips that serve as wear indicators. When your brakes begin to make squealing or squeaking noises it usually indicates that the brake pads have worn down below their safe limits and must be changed at THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY or your vehicle will not stop in a timely manner when you step on the brake pedal. Ignore the squealing sound if you want and you'll risk doing serious damage to your rotors that’s very expensive to repair. 2. Grinding Brakes If every time you step on your brake pedal you hear a loud grinding sound, it often means the brake pads are so badly worn that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. Extremely worn brake pads can grind down and cut into your rotors. This can create a major brake system problem if it isn’t addressed right away. When your brake pads start grinding against your rotors, it can result in damage to the rotors and the calipers and can cause your brakes to fail and be unable to stop your vehicle. If you hear a grinding sound when you mash your brakes, change your brake pads immediately. 3. Vibration When Braking When the brake pads are overly worn, they can begin scraping metal off of the rotors in different spots. When the rotor is thinner in some spots than others, it can cause the brakes to shake or pulse when you step on the brake pedal. When you notice this happening, it means you have to change the brake pads and have your rotors machined to make them a uniform thickness throughout. If you don’t do this quickly, your braking system will begin to have major problems and could eventually fail altogether. This vibration is a signal that the brake pads should be changed and your rotor repaired. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: At Precision Auto Repair, we typically will replace rotors rather than resurface them. Thin rotors tend to warp quickly after repair due to their inability to properly dissipate heat. 4. Taking Longer To Stop Worn brake pads is a common reason a vehicle would take much longer than it normally does to come to a complete stop when you step on the brake pedal. When a vehicle’s brake pads are spent and should be changed, they are unable to put enough pressure on the rotors to quickly stop the wheels from turning. This can be very dangerous because in situations where you need your vehicle to stop right away to prevent an accident or stop it from hitting a person or pet, your braking system won’t engage quickly enough. That’s why changing the brake pads in a timely manner is so important. 5. The Brake Indicator Light Comes On Usually when the brake indicator light comes on it means the brake pads are spent or the brake fluid level is too low. Some newer vehicles have sensors that trigger the brake indicator light when the brake pads wear thin. Plus, spent brake pads can result in low brake fluid levels. When brake pads are threadbare, they cause the brake caliper piston to extend further to force the brake pad to press up against the rotor. When the piston advances further, the space created inside the brake caliper fills with brake fluid. When the master cylinder’s brake fluid level drops dangerously low the light comes on. 6. Brake Pads Appear To Be Thin For the braking system on your automobile to function properly, the brake pads should not be allowed to get thinner than ¼ inch. Brake pad thickness plays an essential role in road safety. Brake pads that measure 1⁄8 inch in thickness have reached the end of their recommended wear limit. Driving with brake pads that thin is not safe. When a car’s brake pads start to appear to be very thin, then immediately change them. The brake pads on any car should be no thinner than 1⁄3 of an inch in order for them to be able to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. Change all very thin brake pads right away to protect yourself and others and prevent dangerous braking problems. At Precision Auto Repair, you can always rely on us for honest and fair quotes. If you have brake, maintenance or repair issues with your automobile, please schedule a booking today to schedule a highly skilled inspection and maintenance or repair.
Save up to 10%Mobile service$85.00+ $76.50+40minBrakes (Rear Pads)
1. Squeaking Brakes Your brakes are metal discs tightly sandwiched between two brake pads. When you step on your brake pedal, the brake pads apply pressure against the metal discs. Many brake pads have steel clips that serve as wear indicators. When your brakes begin to make squealing or squeaking noises it usually indicates that the brake pads have worn down below their safe limits and must be changed at THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY or your vehicle will not stop in a timely manner when you step on the brake pedal. Ignore the squealing sound if you want and you'll risk doing serious damage to your rotors that’s very expensive to repair. 2. Grinding Brakes If every time you step on your brake pedal you hear a loud grinding sound, it often means the brake pads are so badly worn that the rotor disc is making contact with the caliper. Extremely worn brake pads can grind down and cut into your rotors. This can create a major brake system problem if it isn’t addressed right away. When your brake pads start grinding against your rotors, it can result in damage to the rotors and the calipers and can cause your brakes to fail and be unable to stop your vehicle. If you hear a grinding sound when you mash your brakes, change your brake pads immediately. 3. Vibration When Braking When the brake pads are overly worn, they can begin scraping metal off of the rotors in different spots. When the rotor is thinner in some spots than others, it can cause the brakes to shake or pulse when you step on the brake pedal. When you notice this happening, it means you have to change the brake pads and have your rotors machined to make them a uniform thickness throughout. If you don’t do this quickly, your braking system will begin to have major problems and could eventually fail altogether. This vibration is a signal that the brake pads should be changed and your rotor repaired. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: At Precision Auto Repair, we typically will replace rotors rather than resurface them. Thin rotors tend to warp quickly after repair due to their inability to properly dissipate heat. 4. Taking Longer To Stop Worn brake pads is a common reason a vehicle would take much longer than it normally does to come to a complete stop when you step on the brake pedal. When a vehicle’s brake pads are spent and should be changed, they are unable to put enough pressure on the rotors to quickly stop the wheels from turning. This can be very dangerous because in situations where you need your vehicle to stop right away to prevent an accident or stop it from hitting a person or pet, your braking system won’t engage quickly enough. That’s why changing the brake pads in a timely manner is so important. 5. The Brake Indicator Light Comes On Usually when the brake indicator light comes on it means the brake pads are spent or the brake fluid level is too low. Some newer vehicles have sensors that trigger the brake indicator light when the brake pads wear thin. Plus, spent brake pads can result in low brake fluid levels. When brake pads are threadbare, they cause the brake caliper piston to extend further to force the brake pad to press up against the rotor. When the piston advances further, the space created inside the brake caliper fills with brake fluid. When the master cylinder’s brake fluid level drops dangerously low the light comes on. 6. Brake Pads Appear To Be Thin For the braking system on your automobile to function properly, the brake pads should not be allowed to get thinner than ¼ inch. Brake pad thickness plays an essential role in road safety. Brake pads that measure 1⁄8 inch in thickness have reached the end of their recommended wear limit. Driving with brake pads that thin is not safe. When a car’s brake pads start to appear to be very thin, then immediately change them. The brake pads on any car should be no thinner than 1⁄3 of an inch in order for them to be able to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. Change all very thin brake pads right away to protect yourself and others and prevent dangerous braking problems. At Precision Auto Repair, you can always rely on us for honest and fair quotes. If you have brake, maintenance or repair issues with your automobile, please schedule a booking today to schedule a highly skilled inspection and maintenance or repair.
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1. Noisy Brakes One of the first symptoms commonly associated with bad brake rotors is noise. If the rotors are warped (meaning not perfectly flat) or severely worn, they may produce squealing or squeaking sounds. Usually, warped rotors will produce a squeak, while severely worn rotors will produce a scraping sound. However, the squealing noise could originate from worn brake pads as well. 2. Vibrations from the Brakes Another symptom of bad brake rotors is excessive vibration or pulsation coming from the brakes. Warped or excessively worn rotors may vibrate irregularly and cause vibrations that can be felt in the pedal, and sometimes through the vehicle’s steering wheel or chassis. Additionally, the brake pedal may feel like it’s pulsating when pressed due to warped brake rotors. This occurs because the pedal is no longer making contact with the surface of the rotor. 3. Grooves or Score Marks on the Rotor Another symptom of bad or failing rotors is visual scoring or grooves on the face of the rotor. Repeated contact with the brake pads can develop these marks over time. Rotors are designed to have a thickness that wears down over time. However, should it degrade to a certain point, it lowers the overall safety of the vehicle. 4. Increased Stopping Distances Scoring and grooves in a rotor can impede its capacity to slow the vehicle, as well as cause vibration and pulsation that can be felt in the pedal. Plus, when the pedal no longer interacts with the brake rotor, the ensuing vibration may make it feel like the car will not stop at all. Inability to stop or even extended stopping distances can be highly dangerous, especially if the driver is forced to make an emergency stop. The disc brake rotors are a very important part of the braking system, and as a result are critical to the overall safety and handling characteristics of the vehicle. If you suspect your rotors may be worn or damaged, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician to determine if your car needs a brake rotor/disc replacement.Save up to 10%Mobile service$70.00+ $63.00+55minBrakes (Calipers)
There are telltale signs of malfunctioning or old parts for most issues in a car. For brake calipers, a few signs can signal to you as a driver that it may be time to replace it. Other parts of your vehicle's brake system are worn out, improperly replaced, or old can also lead to similar symptoms and damage the brake calipers in the long term. A failing brake caliper can result in uneven brake wear by being stuck open or stuck closed. Diagnosing this before it becomes a problem will help your brake system and your safety, which is another reason that regular maintenance and inspections are valuable. Depending on how you drive, the frequency of maintenance or inspections can vary widely. During Inspection or Maintenance You may be lucky enough to have malfunctioning calipers discovered during scheduled brake maintenance or car inspection. If thoroughly done, these problems will be discovered before they pose a serious risk to you or other vehicles on the road. Whether this is during your brake system inspection or a brake replacement, technicians are capable of noticing early warning signs of a bad brake caliper. Your Vehicle Pulls to One Side If you find that your car is pulling or steering to one side while driving, this may be a sign that you need to replace it or some other part of the vehicle's braking system. When you press the brake pedal, the brake pads squeeze, and they release when you let go of the pedal. If the caliper is stuck, then the brake pad may not release or may not even grab the rotor in the first place. If this were to happen, then your vehicle will pull to the side of the caliper that will not release, and your car will pull away from the caliper if it does not grab. While driving, one way to test this is to safely remove your hands from the steering wheel momentarily. If you find that your car pulls to one side of the road while trying to maintain a straight route, it may be time to get an inspection. A Fluid Leak If you notice the brake caliper of your vehicle leaking fluid, this is a sign to get your car inspected and fixed if necessary. This can be dangerous because it may mean that your car's brake system loses hydraulic pressure because of the leak. If you see signs of a leak on the ground by the inside of your tire, it is essential to address the issue immediately. In addition, it is necessary to avoid driving the car if this problem presents itself, as it can create a dangerous situation for you, your vehicle, and other drivers on the road. An Abnormal Sound Although most cars and car issues can cause a variance of sounds, it is vital to know the sound that bad brake calipers may produce. Brake pads, for example, make a squealing noise when they are getting old and worn out. A seized brake caliper will release a similar squealing noise to worn-out brake pads. This sound will start as a rubbing sound and, if neglected, will escalate to a metallic grinding, scraping, or rubbing sound. This sound indicates metal-on-metal contact within your brake system. In a different, more uncommon, and extreme circumstance, you may hear a clunk sound when you press on the brake pedal. If this sound is present when braking, it may be a sign that your brake caliper or caliper bracket is broken, and it is essential to stop driving to avoid causing more damage. A brake caliper replacement is necessary to prevent further damage to you or the vehicle if this issue occurs.Save up to 10%Mobile service$70.00+ $63.00+55min
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Brakes (Rotors)
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Zy
Very professional, did the job the in a timely manner. Overall great experience!
Alternator
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Zy
Fixed a problem with my car twice, great experience both times
Diagnostic Service
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I wanted to start by saying I never thought I would meet a person that was as punctual and professional as Zy was during our meeting. He was very unde...
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Oil Change
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Zy
I received amazing service. The technician was prompt arriving, knowledgeable, and courteous. The service didn't take long at all!! I would highly rec...
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Diagnostic Service
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Zy
Very informative, great communication
Oil Change
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Honcho
Great service, respectful and professional.
Brakes (Rear Pads)
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Honcho
Great Service💯‼️
Diagnostic Service
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Honcho
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Diagnostic Service
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Honcho
Fast worker
Diagnostic Service
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Honcho
Came on time, found the issue fast! Great communication! Highly recommended this guy for anything to be honest 👍🏾
Tie Rods (Inner or Outter)
Wheel Alignment
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Honcho
Always on point & really know a-lot about cars if you need a good mechanic hit up Precision Auto!
Battery Replacement
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Honcho
Always saving the day when my car wants to break 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Starter
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Honcho
Best customer service you’ll come across ! A very genuine passionate guy who demonstrates integrity!
Oil Change
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Honcho
Honcho is always reliable. Always , even if a day doesn’t workout for him he WILL get to you the next day no doubt . He absolutely knows what he’s doi...
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Diagnostic Service
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Honcho
When I tell you this guy is a life saver! I Started my car up this morning and noticed a rough sound along with my check engine light cutting on (I wa...
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Diagnostic Service
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Nice work. He went above and beyond my expectations. He drove an hour to find the doors that where the right color for .my car installed them and eve...
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Water Pump
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Always on point & pricing is reasonable! If you need your car repaired book with Precision auto customz you will not be disappointed.
Valve Cover (Gaskets)
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Honcho
Perfect A1 service highly recommend other mechanics failed to do the job correctly he succeeded will definitely use his service again
Alternator
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Honcho
10/10 would recommend💯. Very skilled, gets done correctly relatively quick, and reasonable pricing‼️
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