Brake Repair in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Your brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle, and Maine roads are hard on them. Freedom Car & Truck in Dover-Foxcroft inspects and repairs brakes on cars, pickups and diesel trucks, and explains what we find before any work is done.
Warning signs your brakes need attention
Brakes usually tell you before they fail. Call us if you notice any of these:
- Squealing, squeaking or grinding when you stop
- A soft or spongy brake pedal, or a pedal that sinks
- The vehicle pulling to one side when you brake
- Shaking in the steering wheel or pedal while stopping
- A brake warning light on the dash
- Longer stopping distances than you are used to
What a brake inspection covers
We look at the parts that wear and the parts that fail: pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines and hoses, and the condition of the brake fluid. We measure what is left, tell you what is in good shape and what is not, and show you what we found.
Brake repairs we perform
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Caliper and hardware service
- Brake fluid service
- Brake line and hose repair
- Braking system diagnostics
Why Maine drivers should watch their brakes
Road salt and moisture in a Maine winter speed up corrosion on brake hardware, calipers and lines, and a brake system that sat through winter can seize or wear unevenly. A quick inspection in the fall or spring catches small problems before they turn into larger repairs.
Honest recommendations
We only recommend what your vehicle needs. You approve the work before it starts, and the repair is checked before the vehicle goes back to you. Our shop labor rate is $99.00 per hour for gas vehicles and $149.00 per hour for diesel.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know if I need new brake pads?
- Squealing, grinding, longer stopping distances or a brake warning light are common signs. An inspection tells you exactly how much pad is left.
- How long does a brake repair take?
- It depends on the vehicle and what we find. When you schedule, we will give you an idea of the time.
- Do you do brake work on trucks?
- Yes. We service brakes on cars, pickups and diesel trucks.
Visit Freedom Car & Truck
Freedom Car & Truck19 Summer Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
207-947-AUTO
Serving Dover-Foxcroft, Dexter, Milo, Guilford, Sangerville, Sebec, Brownville, Greenville, Monson, Howland and nearby communities.