A shaking or vibrating steering wheel or pedal usually means your rotors are worn or uneven.
Stay safe with responsive brakes. Our certified technicians inspect, repair and replace braking systems, so brake repair in Phoenix keeps you confidently in control.
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Pete Kelley’s Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ is offering 10% off every brake job for new clients. The discount applies to brake pads and rotors replacement, brake caliper replacement, brake fluid flushes and ABS diagnostics, performed by ASE-certified technicians using NAPA parts backed by a 24-month/24,000-mile nationwide warranty. Every brake service starts with a brake inspection, and you get the price in writing, with the discount included, before any work begins. See more offers on our coupons page.
Squeaks, vibrations or a soft pedal? Your brake system is telling you it needs attention. We service pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulics and ABS to restore strong, consistent stopping power, from a front brake replacement to a brake master cylinder replacement.
For dependable brake repair in Phoenix, AZ, trust our brake specialists to keep you safe and confident on every drive.
We provide brake pad replacement, brake rotor replacement, caliper repair and ABS light repair in Phoenix for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Lexus and Acura vehicles. We also handle truck brake repair, front and rear. We use quality NAPA parts backed by a nationwide warranty, so every brake job is built to last.
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You can’t afford to guess about your brakes. In this video, George walks through a freshly installed front brake setup with a drilled-and-slotted rotor. This upgrade sheds heat faster and holds up better in Phoenix summer heat and stop-and-go traffic.
Before we quote anything, we measure pad thickness, check rotor condition and runout, test caliper operation, and inspect hoses and brake fluid. Fluid matters more than most drivers realize: it absorbs moisture over time, and in Arizona heat that means a lower boiling point and a softer pedal on long descents, which is when a brake fluid flush pays off. We show you what we find, then explain your options, front brake replacement, rear brake replacement or both, so you are choosing between real answers instead of being sold a package. Every brake service is backed by the NAPA AutoCare nationwide warranty.
A grind or squeal, a pulse through the pedal, and a pedal that sinks toward the floor are three different problems with three different fixes: worn pads, warped or uneven rotors, and a hydraulic issue such as a failing master cylinder. Guessing wrong gets expensive, which is why we diagnose before we replace. A pull to one side under braking may not be a brake problem at all. It often traces back to alignment or front-end wear. And if the pedal feels fine but the dash warning stays lit, the fault can sit in the electrical system and not in the brakes.
Our brake service in Phoenix covers everything from pad replacement to a full system inspection, so learn the brake rotor warning signs and how anti-lock brakes work before a small fault becomes a costly one. For even pad wear, pair your brake work with a front end alignment.
Do not wait for the noise to get worse. Call or schedule online and we will put it on the lift, show you the parts, and give you the number in writing before we start. Larger jobs qualify for Synchrony financing.
Stay alert to these common warning signs – fix them early and save on bigger repairs.
Grinding or squealing sounds mean your brake pads are worn out.
A shaking or vibrating steering wheel or pedal usually means your rotors are worn or uneven.
If your car isn’t stopping as fast as before, your brakes need a check.
When the brake light flickers or stays on, it’s time for a professional inspection.
Brake repairs can catch you off guard. To keep you safe without straining your wallet, we offer flexible financing options through our partner Synchrony.
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For more than 50 years, Phoenix drivers have trusted Pete Kelley’s Auto Service as their brake repair shop. Our ASE-certified mechanics work on every make and model, with the training and equipment to get the repair right the first time.
As a NAPA AutoCare center, we back our brake repair with a nationwide warranty honored at NAPA-certified shops across the country, coverage that follows you long after you leave our garage. With a 4.9-star rating from hundreds of customer reviews, we have built our name as one of the best brake shops in Phoenix on honest pricing, dependable service and repairs that last.
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Squeaking usually means the pads are getting thin and their wear indicator is touching the rotor. Grinding means the pads are worn to the metal and are damaging the rotors. Grinding is urgent: brake repair in Phoenix costs much less when only the pads need replacing.
Usually the rotors have uneven thickness or pad deposits, which causes a pulsing pedal or shaking steering wheel. Worn front suspension parts can cause the same feeling. We measure the rotors and inspect the front end, so you replace only what’s actually worn.
Most brake pads last roughly 30,000 to 60,000 miles, depending on the vehicle, pad type and driving. Stop-and-go traffic, hills and heavy loads wear them faster. We check pad thickness and rotor condition during routine service, so you get warning before it becomes a bigger job.
The anti-lock brake system has detected a fault, most often a failed wheel speed sensor, damaged wiring or low brake fluid. Your regular brakes usually still work, but anti-lock protection may be off. A brake diagnostic reads the ABS code and finds the cause.
It depends on whether you need pads only, or also rotors, calipers or fluid. Pete Kelley’s inspects and measures first, then gives a written estimate before any brake repair in Phoenix. Qualifying repairs carry the NAPA AutoCare nationwide warranty.
A caliper that sticks, leaks fluid or wears one pad much faster than the other usually needs replacing. We test caliper operation during every brake inspection and quote a brake caliper replacement only when the part has failed.
Only when the rotors need it. We measure rotor thickness and runout first. If they are within spec, you get a brake pad replacement alone. If not, we quote brake pads and rotors replacement as one job.
