BRAKE SERVICE

WE'LL HELP YOU PULL OUT ALL OF THE STOPS!

The hydraulic braking system in your high performance automobile is one of, if not the most important, systems in your car. A well-maintained system allows you to safely handle everyday planned stops and more importantly, helps you stop on a dime in those unexpected braking moments. Our team of technicians at Alfa Romeo Nashville are factory certified to perform brake inspections and associated repairs on Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lotus, Maserati and Rolls-Royce vehicles. The team is also highly experienced at servicing brakes on Audi, BMW, Lamborghini, Land Rover, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Porsche vehicles. Regardless of your vehicle make, our team will make sure your car stops on a dime, every time.

While the act of stepping on the brake pedal seems quite basic, there are a number of interconnected components that play into a safe stop. Your main brake components consist of brake discs or rotors, brake pads, brake lines, brake fluid and your brake master cylinder. Regular inspection and upkeep of each is required to ensure your system is performing optimally to deliver consistent safe stopping.

Drivers often take their brakes for granted and often don't know of braking issues until an issue arises. Prevent this from happening with a regular brake inspection. If you're experience any of the symptoms below get your Alfa Romeo serviced right away.

SIGNS YOU SHOULD GET YOUR BRAKES INSPECTED RIGHT AWAY:

  • Your brake pedal has lost its firmness
  • Your brake pedal sinks to the floor and doesn't easily return to its regular position
  • You see blackish-yellow fluid on the ground around your tires or under the front of your car
  • Your car pulls to the left or right when you hit the brake pedal
  • Your car doesn't stop as quickly as it used to
  • You hear a grinding and/or rotational noise when applying the brakes
  • You feel a vibration or shimmy when applying the brakes

FREQUENTLY ASKED BRAKE QUESTIONS

QUESTION:

Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?

ANSWER:

Squeaky brakes can be caused by a variety of factors. Typically, it's caused by vibration, loose components, worn friction surfaces or some combination of these factors. Your best course of action if you hear weird noises is to get your car looked at by a service professional.

QUESTION:

Should I Get My Brake Fluid Changed Regularly?

ANSWER:

Brake fluid has a useful life and should be flushed and changed every two years. If not changed regularly, brake fluid can absorb water. This water reduces the boiling point of your fluid, limiting brake performance. It can also cause corrosion within your braking system.

QUESTION:

Why Does My Brake Pedal Feel Weirder Than Normal?

ANSWER:

A spongy or weird feeling in the brake pedal is a sign there's a problem with your braking system and it should get looked at immediately.

QUESTION:

Why Is My Alfa Romeo Pulling To The Right or Left When I Hit The Brakes?

ANSWER:

If your vehicle is pulling abruptly to the right or left when you hit the brakes there is a problem with one or more of your vehicle's braking components. You may have a binding brake, compromised fluid delivery system, or other issue with your steering components. Regardless, if your car is pulling to one side you should have it looked at right away.