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      Top 45 Brake Repair Shops in Elgin, IL

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      KS Autocare - Best Auto Repair Shop in Elgin IL

      KS Autocare - Best Auto Repair Shop in Elgin IL

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and nice
      Bunge's Tire & Auto - Elgin

      Bunge's Tire & Auto - Elgin

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      McLean Auto Repair

      McLean Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Queens Auto Services Elgin

      Queens Auto Services Elgin

      4.4
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Kellenberger Auto Service

      Kellenberger Auto Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Car-X Tire & Auto

      Car-X Tire & Auto

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Martin Auto Service

      Martin Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Honest-1 Auto Care

      Honest-1 Auto Care

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Merlin Complete Auto Care

      Merlin Complete Auto Care

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Blain's Farm & Fleet Tires and Auto Service Center - Elgin, IL

      Blain's Farm & Fleet Tires and Auto Service Center - Elgin, IL

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      TEAM PRIME Garage

      TEAM PRIME Garage

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      J Murray Auto Service

      J Murray Auto Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Braasch Automotive

      Braasch Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Wicked Wrench Co.

      Wicked Wrench Co.

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Mike More Miles

      Mike More Miles

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Omega Auto Service

      Omega Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Audi Exchange St. Charles Service

      Audi Exchange St. Charles Service

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Cassidy Tire and Service

      Cassidy Tire and Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Fox River Tire & Auto

      Fox River Tire & Auto

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      RX Automotive

      RX Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Toma M7

      Toma M7

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Car-One Tire & Auto

      Car-One Tire & Auto

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      AW Auto Repair, Inc.

      AW Auto Repair, Inc.

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Barrington Genesis Auto

      Barrington Genesis Auto

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
      Fr 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      TechWorx Inc.

      TechWorx Inc.

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Autobahn Automotive Service

      Autobahn Automotive Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Excel Automotive Repair

      Excel Automotive Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Algonquin Auto Clinic

      Algonquin Auto Clinic

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Francen & Son Foreign Car Repair Specialist

      Francen & Son Foreign Car Repair Specialist

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Royal Coach Ltd

      Royal Coach Ltd

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      EP3 Motorsports

      EP3 Motorsports

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Mike More Miles

      Mike More Miles

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      E.D.I. Auto Repair

      E.D.I. Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Rob's Complete Auto Repair

      Rob's Complete Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Suburban Tire

      Suburban Tire

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Pit Stop

      Pit Stop

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

      Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Burd's Auto Bays

      Burd's Auto Bays

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Casey Automotive

      Casey Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Car-X Tire & Auto

      Car-X Tire & Auto

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Boostin Performance, Inc.

      Boostin Performance, Inc.

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Maks Auto Repair

      Maks Auto Repair

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
      Su Closed
      FTD Auto - Bartlett

      FTD Auto - Bartlett

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Ace Transmission, Inc.

      Ace Transmission, Inc.

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed

      How weather affects Brake Repair

      Do you plan to take your vehicle to a place like Parsons, KS with prolonged heat/cold or humidity in the next 3 months? Please consider the following impact on your vehicle:

      Heat is generated very quickly due to the friction between the brake pads and the brake rotors, so the brake system will remain warm long after the vehicle has been parked in Parsons, KS. Heavy braking can overheat the brakes, leading you to experience brake fade that reduces the efficiency of the brakes and lengthens the distance your vehicle comes to a complete halt. When engine oil is thinner due to heat, there is increased risk of leaks occurring. Additionally, higher temperaturestemperatires as in Parsons, KS can lead to insufficient lubrication, resulting in sludge formation. oil flow might be lowered and can impede your vehicle's overall performance.

      High Humidity such as in Parsons, KS increases the likelihood of condensation inside the headlight housing. Water and electricity don't mix, which may cause a short circuit leading to failure of your lightbulb. In addition, any condensation water coming in contact with a hot light bulb may cause the bulb to break. Many different sensors in your vehicle let its car computer know if a potential problem is detected because they sense temperatures, pressures, filling level etc. to be out of normal range. Excess moisture from heavy humidity in Parsons, KS might cause the sensors to trip inadvertently and create a false positive, meaning they signal a problem even when there really isn't one. Every time a warning or the check engine light is on, get it diagnosed by a professional before you worry about the malfunction of your car.

      Related Fixes

      Any or all of the following fixes might be proposed by your shop in Parsons, KS to restore your brake system to operate as designed and meet safety standards. THESE FIXES are offered by all shops IN the neighborhoods

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      Symptoms of Brake Problems

      If your brake system is acting differently, you might want to understand what problems might be developing. Check this list for a brake symptom similar to yours.

      1. Squealing or Squeaking Noises

        • Cause: Worn-out brake pads often produce a high-pitched squeal, thanks to a built-in wear indicator that alerts you it's time for a replacement.

      2. Grinding Sound When Braking

        • Cause: If the brake pads are completely worn down, the metal backing plate can scrape against the rotor, causing a harsh grinding noise and potential rotor damage.

      3. Spongy or Soft Brake Pedal

        • Cause: Air in the brake lines, old or contaminated brake fluid, or a failing master cylinder can make the pedal feel soft or require more effort to stop.

      4. Vehicle Pulling to One Side

        • Cause: Uneven wear on brake pads, a stuck caliper, or a brake fluid imbalance can cause the car to veer to one side when braking.

      5. Vibration or Pulsation in the Brake Pedal

        • Cause: Warped rotors, caused by excessive heat or improper installation, can lead to vibrations when braking, much like a washing machine on an uneven spin cycle.

      6. Burning Smell While Braking

        • Cause: Overheated brakes, often from prolonged downhill braking or "riding" the brakes, can produce a sharp, chemical-like burning odor.

      7. Brake Warning Light Illuminated

        • Cause: This can signal low brake fluid, worn brake pads, or a problem with the brake system, such as the ABS module.

      8. Increased Stopping Distance

        • Cause: Worn pads, glazed rotors, or low brake fluid can reduce braking efficiency, making it take longer to stop the vehicle.

      9. Brake Fluid Leaks

        • Cause: Damaged brake lines, a leaking master cylinder, or loose fittings can cause brake fluid to pool under the car or result in reduced hydraulic pressure.

      10. Brake Pedal Feels Hard

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