Brakes
Brake inspection and repair for squealing, grinding, a soft pedal, pulling or vibration when you stop.
What this covers
Brakes wear with every stop. Pads, rotors, calipers, hoses and brake fluid all work together, and a new noise or a change in how the pedal feels is usually the first sign something needs attention.
How the problem is found
Many brake pads have a small metal wear indicator that squeals against the rotor when the pad is nearly worn out. Chevrolet says its indicators are set to make noise with about 2 mm of pad material left.
Grinding usually means the pad material is gone and metal is scraping the rotor, which damages the rotor. A rotor worn below the minimum thickness stamped on it should be replaced, not resurfaced.
Pads and rotors are measured, and the rest of the system is checked, before parts are recommended.
Makes this often comes up on
Brakes by shop
No shop has confirmed individual services online yet. Everything listed here is on TRUE’s list for all 5 shops; call the shop to confirm before you go.