Brakes

 

Effective brakes could mean the difference between a long life or a disaster. We don’t fool around when it comes to brakes.

Every car has its own specific brake system, and we’ve worked on most of them over the years, from vintage collector cars to sophisticated anti-lock systems on the latest Mercedes. They’re all designed to save you when your split-second motoring decision to avoid an accident depends on mechanical perfection.

Aside from regular inspections at Continental Car Services, you can pay attention to the following signs your brakes may need immediate help:

  • grinding or any other sound during braking
  • change in pedal pressure
  • brake indicator light on instrument panel
  • stiff or frozen brakes
  • power brake performance
  • changes in parking brake effectiveness
  • uneven braking

Trust your car’s brake systems to the professionals at Continental Car Services.

We provide a full range of brake services including:

  • inspection – we’re certified!
  • disc and drum grinding
  • new brake shoes
  • master and slave cylinder service
  • emergency/parking brake cable
  • power brake pumps and belts
  • brake lines
  • brake fluid
  • parts from original manufacturers and trusted aftermarket and performance suppliers
  • adjustment
  • road test

We have a top-notch reputation dealing with hard-to-find brake parts for unusual vehicles. Don’t delay on anything related to brakes. Let us inspect it. If it’s just a top-up of brake fluid, you’ll be back on the road in a jiffy with little or no cost. If it turns out to need a bit more attention, now’s the time to attend to it.

Come in for your free brake inspection today!

Problem:
Brake fluid becomes oxidized and contaminated over time and use. Heat and moisture cause corrosion on parts and brake fluid failure. This causes a spongy brake pedal and shows up in discolored brake fluid.

Solution:
The entire brake system is inspected for leaks, master cylinder corrosion, worn pneumatic parts, harmful varnish build-up, broken or rusted bleeder valves, worn rotors and drums and air in the brake lines. All old brake fluid is replaced with BG Heavy Duty DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid. The result will be a longer lasting, more efficient and safer braking system.

Results:

Stop Squeal Service

Problem:
Brakes that squeal and grind are annoying and need to be quieted or replaced.

Solution:
First, a complete inspection is done to determine the condition of the brake pads, rotors and drums. Worn brake parts are replaced, the calipers are lubricated and a special treatment is added to the pads to prevent squealing. This service will give you peace of mind and a lot less noise every time you stop.

Results:

Pricing: Includes parts, labour and all fluids excluding tax.

  • DOT 3 (1L): $85.36
  • DOT 4 (1L): $104.40

Brake Service

Tip:
If you have a standard transmission in your car, shifting down to slow your car is not necessarily better than using your brakes. Brakes are cheaper to replace than your clutch.

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30pm and accept VISA and Mastercard.