BRAKE SERVICES
$25 OFF
*per axle – requires pad and rotor replacement or pad and rotor resurface
Valid until 06/30/23
Brakes are a crucial safety feature of your vehicle. If there’s one repair for your vehicle that you absolutely should not or, in some instances, cannot wait for, it’s replacing your brakes and rotors. Brakes are a normal wear item for any vehicle, and eventually, they’re going to need to be replaced. For routine maintenance, check your vehicle’s braking system at least once per year.
*per axle – requires pad and rotor replacement or pad and rotor resurface
Valid until 06/30/23
As members of your Chantilly community, we care about you and your car. We offer A+ rated auto brake repair service and the best customer service in town. You know your vehicle is safe in our hands when you rely on Advanced Automotive.
To back up our words, all of our Chantilly car care experts are ASE-certified and have over 30 years of experience. We support our technicians’ ongoing education so you can rest easy knowing that we’re using the latest tools, techniques, and technology to keep you safe behind the wheel of your car with the right brake repair service for you.
We take pride in our work and want to guarantee your safety on the road. That’s why we offer all of our customers a written warranty on the back of all invoices, covering parts and labor for up to one year or 12,000 miles.
Come in for an auto brake inspection and receive a free estimate for service.
“Donnie and the techs at his shop are some of the best mechanics in the northern Virginia area. They make you feel like family. I’ve been taking my vehicles to them for years and they have always been able to get the job done right.” —Matthew Bonnes
We’ll give your car an inspection to check all aspects and components of your brakes to ensure your safety when you drive.
If you notice squealing brakes, you may need to replace your brake pads or shoes. It takes an experienced technician to determine the cause of that sound. Brake pads, just like your tires, are subject to regular wear and tear, especially on Chantilly roads because of harsh winter weather conditions and stop and go traffic. Each time you put pressure on your brakes it causes friction, which can wear down brake pads.
While you can’t prevent this, getting new brake pads can keep you and your family safe on the road. To prevent premature wear on new brake pads, you can also replace the rotors at the same time.
Brake rotors can be resurfaced or replaced. When they’re resurfaced, a technician grinds the rotor until it’s smooth and even to prevent noise and vibration. If your rotors are too damaged or thin, you’ll have to get a new rotor.
A replacement of your rotors involves giving your car new brake pads and rotors. Your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that the rotors are replaced each time the pads are.
Air and water can get caught in your brake fluid and line. While it may seem harmless, both air and water within the brake line can cause the brake system to become less effective. Air in the system can cause it to have a soft pedal, while condensation buildup can cause corrosion. A flush will make sure that your vehicle’s brake fluid is fresh, and your system is working optimally.
Because your brake system is a critical safety feature in your vehicle, some vehicles feature more advanced brake systems. Maintaining and repairing these systems requires deep expertise. We offer specialty auto brake service to support your entire brake system.
Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) ensure that your tires continue to rotate during the process of braking. This brake service prevents the vehicle from skidding, especially on ice, so that you have better control when you drive your vehicle. ABS systems are particularly important on icy Chantilly roads during winter.
This technology needs regular ABS brake repair service. Dirt buildup can impair critical ABS sensors and prevent the system from functioning. If the ABS light on your dashboard turns on, contact us immediately to book an ABS brake repair service appointment.
A brake caliper presses the brake pads against the rotor when you put your foot on the pedal. A problem with the caliper could cause uneven braking, which makes your vehicle skid or slide forward instead of coming to a complete stop. This can be detrimental on Chantilly roads in the winter as it can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. A new caliper allows for even, safe braking.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Repair Tire
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) defines the acceptable puncture repair area as the “crown” of the tire, approximately 1–1.5 inches in from each tire shoulder. Patch-plugging a tire from the inside-out is the only safe way to repair a tire. String plugs are a temporary and unsafe repair, and they are not recommended by the TIA.
Replace Tire
A puncture outside the crown, either in the shoulder or the sidewall, can damage the belts and cables in the tire and compromise the tire’s structural integrity. If a tire is punctured outside the crown area, then the tire must be replaced.