Brake Service & Repair | John's Auto Service

Brake service and repair from John's Auto Service in Frankfort, IL

Stop safely, smoothly with brakes from John’s Auto

There’s almost nothing worse than hitting the brakes only to hear a dreaded grinding noise and to feel the accompanying pulsation in the steering wheel.

With John’s Auto Service, the scenario above should never happen to you. We will inspect your car with every visit — brake system included. We’ll let you know well ahead of time that the brake pads are wearing thin and that it’s time to budget for new ones. And ideally, being proactive like this will also help save your rotors.

Not sure what condition are you brakes are in? Make an appointment today, and we will inspect your brakes at no charge.

How Can I Tell When I Need New Brakes or Rotors?

Clients often ask us how often they should need to replace their brake pads, but it varies widely according to how far you drive each year, whether you’re on the highway or in stop-and-go traffic, your driving habits and even the vehicle itself.

Fortunately, there are several ways to tell that your brakes are due for some attention:

You hear an intermittent, high-pitched squealing or squeaking when you apply or release the brake pedal.
Your red brake light on the dashboard is on or comes on intermittently, particularly during hard stops or sharp turns.
You hear a grinding noise when braking.
You feel a pulsation in the steering wheel or brake pedal when braking.
Your brake pedal seems low or mushy.
The brake fluid level is low in the reservoir.

What Brake Services Do You Offer?

Common brake repairs and services include:

Anti-lock brake (ABS) diagnostics and repair
Brake pads or shoes
Rotors or drums
Calipers
Brake hardware
Brake lines
Brake fluid flush
Parking brake adjustments & repairs

Again, if you’re not sure how much life your brake pads have left, make an appointment and we’ll inspect your brakes at no charge.

Why Should I Choose John’s Auto Service?

When you get a great deal on certain things–like a new car–it feels great. But then there are some instances when the best price isn’t what’s best for you, such as bargain-basement pricing on lasek eye surgery. Doesn’t that make you a little nervous?

We feel the same way about brakes. Think about the driver on the highway who cuts into your lane unexpectedly. Or the deer that sprints across the road right in front of you. When it comes to stopping safely and suddenly, you need to know your car is equipped with quality brake pads and rotors that have been installed by a qualified auto technician, who took the time to lubricate the caliper slides and hardware, adjust the rear drum brakes and even checked the emergency brake.

At John’s Auto Service, we’re ASE-Certified in Braking Systems, and we source pads, rotors and brake parts that perform well for your vehicle. You’ll stop quickly, quietly and smoothly.

A $99 brake job may sound like a steal, but it’s only a bargain until the brake pads cover your wheels in layers of brake dust, the rotors warp because they weren’t machined properly, and a caliper seizes (taking out the new pads and a rotor) because it wasn’t lubricated.

What Else Should Be Done at the Same Time?

Other services that are commonly done with the brakes include:

Flushing the brake fluid.
Cleaning and adjusting rear drum brakes.
Rotating the tires.

A new brake rotor on the left. A scored and worn rotor on the right.

FAQs

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Words from Our Clients

Doug B., Rosemont

"Even when we were very young, he was always working on cars. I knew he was going to be a quality mechanic. For years, I've brought my vehicle to him and referred friends and family because he'll do great work at a fair price. Everything is done in a timely manner and done with professionalism, and it's quality work."

Amanda & Gideon N., Joliet

"We come here because he does good work. You know you're not going to get ripped off. They offer fast service. They're always friendly. They let you know exactly what is wrong with your car. We understand what's going on and how to approach it and how to plan for maintenance on the car."

Tom G., Frankfort

"It's refreshing to do business with an honest shop. I don't have my vehicle serviced anywhere else. I trust John 100 percent. That's why he's doing so well in his business. Integrity and honesty."

Rich J., Tinley Park

"I've sent a lot of my friends here. When I refer them to John, I know he's going to give them an honest answer. I sent one friend here who was charged $2,500 at a dealer, but he was still having the same problem. The work wasn't done right. John took a look at it, documented it, showed him what the dealer had done, and fixed it for $700. It's running great now."

Kelly M., Mokena

"Hands down, they're very knowledgeable. They go above and beyond. They're very dependable, very honest. No job is too difficult for them to figure out. I had a car with a dealer warranty issue. The dealer couldn't figure it out. John figured it out."

Bob K., Frankfort

"One feature that's best about John is the trust factor. You have peace of mind. I trust John implicitly with anything he does, and he won't do anything that doesn't need to be done. And that's not just for my car, but my family's cars. My wife and kids bring their cars to John. He gets them repaired quickly and back to us, and that's important."