Brake Repair at AAA Air Conditioning & Radiators, an independently owned shop at 18400 NW 2nd Ave in Miami Gardens, open since 1992. Updated .
Brakes should be checked periodically for abnormal wear. A squeak, or a pulsing brake pedal when you stop, is a sign that something in the braking system needs attention.
We inspect and replace brake pads, rotors, calipers and master cylinders, along with hoses, lines and any other brake repair your vehicle needs.
Why do my brakes squeak?
Many brake pads have a small metal wear indicator that squeals when the pad is nearly worn out. Squeaks can also come from glazed pads or brake dust. Grinding is more serious. It usually means the pad material is gone and metal is contacting the rotor.
Why does my brake pedal pulse or vibrate?
Usually the rotors have worn unevenly or picked up deposits, often from heat. Depending on how much material is left, rotors can be resurfaced or need replacement.
Why does my brake pedal feel soft?
A soft or sinking pedal can point to air in the lines, a fluid leak or a failing master cylinder. That's a safety problem, so have it checked before driving any distance.
Signs your brakes need service
- Squealing or squeaking when you brake
- Grinding metal sound
- Pulsing or vibration through the pedal
- Car pulls to one side when stopping
- Soft, spongy or sinking pedal
- Brake warning light on
Brake work we do
- Brake system inspection
- Brake pads and shoes
- Rotor resurfacing or replacement
- Calipers and wheel cylinders
- Master cylinder replacement
- Brake fluid, hoses and lines
Brake repair questions
How often should brakes be checked?
A good habit is at every oil change or tire rotation, and any time you hear a new noise or feel a change in the pedal.
How long do brake pads last?
It depends on how and where you drive. City stop-and-go wears pads much faster than highway miles. Many pads last somewhere between 25,000 and 65,000 miles.
Is it safe to drive with grinding brakes?
Not for long. Grinding usually means metal-on-metal contact, which reduces stopping power and damages the rotors quickly.