Restore Brake Performance

During the life of your vehicle, you should expect to replace the brake pads and rotors at least once. How frequently you'll need brake service depends on how often you drive, where you drive, and the quality of the brake parts installed.

When Do I Need Brake Service?

It's recommended you ask a service technician to check your brakes around the same time as a tire rotation - roughly every six months. Understanding the rate of wear for your specific brake system will help you plan ahead for brake pad and rotor replacement.

I Need a Brake Shop

FM Auto specializes in brake service. From routine maintenance to the installation of new brake parts to a diagnostic and repair for automotive brake problems, we restore and maintain safe brake performance. 

We serve Saint Francis, WI, South Milwaukee, WI, Cudahy, WI, and surrounding areas.

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Do I Need a Brake Repair?

You might not think about your brake system often, but the power to stop safely can be the difference between a close call and the exchange of insurance information. A daily commute in a local town or city will see you stopping frequently at lights or for pedestrians. If your brake system isn't performing like it should, it's wise to have your brakes checked to identify the source of the problem and have it fixed.

Here are a few problems that require brake service:

• Brake Pedal Hard to Push
• Brake Pedal Too Easy to Push
• High Squeal or Grind when Stopping
• Uneven Rotor Wear

You know how your vehicle rides and when something isn't performing right. When you notice a change in brake performance, don't hesitate to call 414-455-8750 to set up a brake service appointment with our team.

Brake Repair in Saint Francis, WI

Our services include:

• Parking Brake Adjustment
• Rear Disc Brake Repair
• Front Disc Brake Repair
• Brake Inspection
• Brake Rotor Replacement
• Rear Drum Brake Repair

If we find a problem with your car brakes, we'll discuss repair options with you. A minor repair now can prevent a major repair, or something worse, in the future. Call now to schedule an appointment.

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FM Auto performs wheel alignments for customers throughout Saint Francis, WI, South Milwaukee, WI, Cudahy, WI, and surrounding areas.

Get the Best Life from Your Tires with Proper Alignment

Alignment describes the way the tires and wheels are angled on your vehicle. There are three angles critical to an alignment:

• Toe: Wheels can be toe-in (wears tires on outside) or toe-out (wears tires on inside). Depending on your vehicle, one option will wear tires less than the other. For example, toe-in alignments are performed to compensate for friction that occurs while driving and pushes wheels apart. However, toe-out is the better choice on some vehicles, like many old front-wheel drives, because they were built in a way where the wheels pulled inward.
• Camber: Camber describes how your tires and wheels lean relative to being straight. There are two types of camber, negative and positive. With negative camber, the tire tilts in toward the vehicle. With positive camber, the tire tilts away from the vehicle. Like toe, your ideal camber depends on your vehicle and how you drive it, as well as road conditions. Most vehicles should have some camber to compensate for turns.
• Caster: Caster is the angle between the upper ball joint and the lower ball joint. The angle tilt can be forward (negative caster) or rearward (positive caster) and plays an important role in handling. Incorrect caster requires drivers to exert more effort steering and increases the rate of wear on tires.

Aside from experiencing problems with handling or irregular tire wear, you should request an alignment check whenever you install tires. This way, you can make any necessary corrections at the time of installation to ensure you're in the best position to get the longest life from your purchase.

At FM Auto, we can align your tires and wheels to optimal angles for your make and model.

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