Problems with your car brakes are serious and waiting to bring it in for inspection and repair usually makes the problem worse (and is dangerous as well.)  By the time you have to pump on your brakes, they could look like this and might fail at any time! 

Regular appointments for preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your car in top shape.  But it's very important to bring your vehicle in for a FREE* no-obligation brake inspection at the FIRST hint of trouble.  Our brake repair technicians will inspect your car brakes and tell you exactly what the problem is.

If your vehicle isn't stopping like it should, don't hesitate, bring it into Meineke Car Care of Humble today before the problem gets worse!

*Free brake inspection includes most vehicles and light trucks.  Does not include electronic ABS diagnosis or inspections that require in-depth analysis

Antilock braking systems (ABSs) are electronic systems that monitor and control wheel slip during vehicle braking. ABSs can improve vehicle control during braking, and reduce stopping distances on slippery (split or low coefficient of friction) road surfaces by limiting wheel slip and minimizing lockup. Rolling wheels have much more traction than locked wheels. Reducing wheel slip improves vehicle stability andcontrol during braking, since stability increases as wheel slip decreases.

When it comes to safety, nothing is more critical than your brakes. Since the deterioration of the brake system is so gradual, you're less likely to notice a problem until it's too late.  The brake fluid level usually can be checked without having to open the fluid reservoir if the reservoir is transparent. But the condition of the fluid also needs to be determined because brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Moisture contamination lowers the fluid's boiling temperature and breaks down its corrosion inhibitors.

You can use a brake refractometer or chemical test strips that react to the additives in the fluid or its moisture content. Many brake experts recommend changing brake fluid every couple of years for preventive maintenance, and every time the brakes are relined or repaired. Use the type of brake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4) as required by the vehicle manufacturer. Most European vehicles require DOT 4.  A brake flush service should be part of your normal maintenance schedule.

• The complete brake system is flushed.
   
• New Brake Fluid is fed into the master cylinder reservoir
   

• All four wheel cylinders are simultaneously bled.

• All moisture and air are eliminated from the brake system

• This service helps to extend the life of the brake system components and provides brakes you can count on in all situations