Brake Repair
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(763) 786-8716
Brooklyn Park, MN
(763) 315-0630
Chanhassen, MN
(952) 358-3535
Fridley, MN
(763) 786-6920
Ham Lake, MN
(763) 780-1002
Maplewood, MN
(651) 403-5958
Wyoming, MN
(651) 462-1946
Eau Claire, WI
(715) 834-8711
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 822-0278
Affordable & Reliable Brake Repair
Christine J.
Victory Auto Customer
My brakes were grinding and causing issues when breaking. It was my first time changing brakes on this car. Chad walked me through everything clearly and explained it in a way I could understand. The grinding noise is gone and my brakes are working again! Thanks Victory!
Protect What is Most Valuable: You & Your Passengers
Most drivers hit the brakes over 200 times per day! Servicing your vehicles brakes is critical for maintaining a reliable and safe vehicle. Brake Repair is not something you want to go cheap on. Having optimal braking power can be the difference between a situation where everyone goes home normally to loved ones or a much worse outcome. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and passengers with reliable brake repair and services at competitive prices from Victory Auto Service & Glass.
Your brakes are more than your brake pads. It is a complete system designed to stop your vehicle as fast and effective as possible. It is important to inspect and or service all parts of the brake system when getting repairs done. Many vehicle owners assume all you have to do is change your brake pads. This can lead to inefficient breaking and stopping power.
Main Components of a Disk (Rotor) Brake
Semi-Metalic vs Ceramic Brake Pads
When it comes to brake pads, you have a wide variety of options. You need to understand your options to get what is right for your vehicle. Most vehicle owners will want a ceramic brake, but sometimes a semi-metalic brake pad is ideal depending on the type of driving you are doing.
Element | Semi-Metalic Pads | Ceramic Pads |
|---|---|---|
Cost | Lower Cost | Higher Cost |
Lifespan | Shorter Life | Longer Life |
Brake Noise | Louder | Quieter |
Dust | More Dust | Less Dust |
Rotor Wear | Less Wear | More Wear |
Climate | Better in Cold Weather | All Season |
Best for... | Situations where you 'must' stop... Racing, Towing | Everyday use for most vehicles |
What Goes into the Cost of Brake Repair?
Fixing your vehicle's brakes is a worth-while investment. Quality and reliable brakes will protect you and your loved ones from accidents or worse. The price for brake repair can vary from vehicle to vehicle. These are the main factors for repair costs.
1) Front or Rear Brakes
Do you need front brakes or rear brakes? Maybe both? Front brakes and rear brakes are very similar in price, but often front brake repair has slightly more cost because the parts for front brakes are bigger and more expensive than rear brakes. The parts are bigger for front brakes because for most vehicles the engine is up front and it most of the weight of your vehicle.
2) Type of Brake Pads & Break Rotors
In the brake pad world you often have a choice between three elements: long-life, fast-breaking, and quiet breaking. For most brake pads, you get to pick two. The more you get quality for all three elements the more expensive your brake repair will be.
3) What Parts & Fluids Need Repair or Replacement
Not all brake repairs are the same. Every brake repair is dependent upon what needs to be fixed or replaced. If your rotors and calipers need to be replaced along with your brake pads, that will be a more costly repair than if only your brake pads need replacement.
4) Complexity of Brake System
Brake Systems are different for every vehicle. While most of the vehicles on the road use a standard disk brake system, some vehicles have more complex disk brake systems or use a drum brake system. The more moving parts and the tighter the brake system typically you will see an increase in repair costs due to parts and labor needs. Luxury brands and SUVs typically have more complex brake systems.
7-Step Brake Repair Process
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We Perform a 44-point quality assurance inspection on entire vehicle on the Day of your appointment
We'll Do an In-Depth Brake-System Inspection & performance Testing
We'll Develop An Optimal Repair Strategy for your Budget, expected Repair Life, and value to vehicle
You Approve Only the Work You Want
We'll Perform the Work Ordered in a Detailed and professional Manner With your safety in mind
You'll Get Back on the Road, Typically the Same Day
Brakes F.A.Q.
It depends on a couple factors: how aggressive you drive & brake, the types of brake system you have, and the type of brake pads or rotors you have. However in a general sense, most brake pads need to be replaced every 25,000 to 50,000 miles. If you have more of a performance brake system, you will need to replace your brakes more frequently.
Depends ultimately on driving style and vehicle type, but a general guideline is every 4 to 5 years.
Most often you'll experience one of two things: Your brakes will feel 'squishy'. It will feel like you have to press harder on your brakes to get the same effect. Or, you will hear a grinding sound every-time you step on the brakes. If you hear a grinding sound, you need to change your brakes immediately because you no longer have useable brake pads.
It comes down to three things: Victory Auto has better skill, better parts, and better prices. We have master ASE certified mechanics at every location. To get this certification is the same education and testing as a CPA. Not all big box auto shops have the same level of skill. We source only the best parts for your vehicle to maximize repair lifetime. Big box shops often use cheaper parts to maximize their profit on you. Also, big box shops are usually more expensive due to franchise, licensing, and real estate costs.
We use only high-end original equipment or name brand after-market parts so you can be rest assured you are getting the best value for your money to maximize repair life.
Depends if you are repairing both front and back breaks as well as the level or repair needed? Simple repairs can be done within an hour, but larger repairs may take half a day or longer. Don't forget our complimentary loaner vehicles and door-to-door service within 5 miles if you have a larger repair.
Most people are familiar with disk brakes because they have become the standard for most vehicles. Drum brakes are often lower cost than disk brakes which is why you often see drum brakes in lower-cost vehicles. However, disk brakes perform more consistency over time which is why many manufactures use disk brakes.