brakes

Why Altech automotive for brakes ?Technicians at Altech automotive are trained to service today's complex brake systems. They can inspect your vehicle's brakes to ensure that it is functioning properly or to diagnose problems, offer suggestions and repair estimates. From brake pad replacement, servicing rotors to replacing cylinders and addressing Anti-Lock Brake System issues, Altech automotive ltd. provide full repair service for all your vehicle's brake components. Additionally, we can perform routine maintenance as suggested by your vehicle's manufacturer. Most often this is a brake system flush, which involves the removal of air and moisture from brake lines and the replacement of brake fluid. Whatever your vehicle's brake system needs, Altech automotive is the place to get it!

Everyone knows the importance of brakes. So it is equally important to take good care of your braking system.When you hit your brake pedal, you compress the brake fluid in the master cylinder, which sends hydraulic pressure through your brake lines to put your brake pads (or shoes) in motion. The brake pads grab your rotors to slow down or stop your vehicle. Brake pads, shoes, drums and rotors are made of materials that wear down from heat and friction, even under normal driving conditions. If you don't repair them in time, you can do significant damage to your braking system and create hazardous driving conditions for yourself.

Identifying Brake Problems

Learn to look for the warning signs of failing brakes:

Your brakes make a grinding or screeching noise
Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking your brakes pulsate when you hit the pedal It takes a longer distance than usual to stop your car.
Your brake warning light is on.

ALTECH AUTOMOTIVE Auto Service Center can help you take care of your braking system needs.

Brake services include:

Replacement of worn brake pads and/or brake shoes

Resurface brake rotors or drums

Replacement of brake fluid as needed

ALTECH AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE TIPS

Brake System Maintenance Tips

Check brake fluid level every 2000 kms.
Check friction material every 15000kms
Check brake cables every 20,000 kms
Change brake fluid every 30,000kms

When doing a complete brake job, refinish rotors and drums, replace brake pads or shoes, inspect, clean and repack wheel bearing and replace grease seal.

With a second brake job, replace calipers, wheel cylinders and brake hardware•

Always replace pads with the same type of friction material

(organic or semi metallic)Replace brake drums or rotors if they are under minimum specifications

Altech will remind you when you need a check-up.

var _gaq = _gaq || [];
_gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-33567959-1']);
_gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);

(function() {
    var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
    ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
    var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
})();

</script>