When Should You Get a Brake Inspection?
- Squeaking or squealing when braking
- Grinding sound when braking
- Steering wheel or brake pedal vibration
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
- Pulling to one side while braking
- Brake or ABS warning light on
- Reduced stopping confidence or longer stopping distance
What Your Free Brake Inspection Includes
- Test drive to evaluate real-world braking
- Brake pad thickness measurement
- Rotor condition check
- Caliper inspection
- Brake fluid inspection
- Overall braking performance review
No work begins until the findings and total price are reviewed with you and approved.
What Those Brake Symptoms May Point To
Squeaking or Grinding
May involve pad wear, rotor condition, or hardware. The inspection determines the actual cause before anything is recommended.
Vibration or Shaking
May involve rotor condition or uneven braking. A test drive plus measurement tells us what's really happening.
Soft Pedal or Pulling
May involve brake fluid, a caliper issue, or uneven braking. Have it inspected promptly.
Brake or ABS Warning Lights
Require diagnosis — not an assumption that pads alone are the cause. We identify the fault before recommending repair.
If Brake Repair Is Needed
We review the inspection findings and total price with you first — nothing moves forward until you approve.
Four Mile Fork Garage does not resurface rotors. If your rotors are serviceable, pads-only service may be appropriate. If they're worn, scored, or heat-damaged, replacement may be recommended. We walk you through available parts options based on your budget and how you drive, and you choose.
Gold Mid-Grade Brake Pads
$199
per axle — including labor
Gold Mid-Grade Pads + Rotors
$499
per axle — including labor
For most cars and SUVs. Taxes and shop-supply fees are extra. Some vehicles may cost more based on parts and brake-system design.
Walk-Ins and Same-Day Brake Service
We accept both appointments and walk-ins, subject to availability.
Most standard brake pad and rotor jobs can be completed the same day, depending on inspection findings and parts availability.
Limited Lifetime Brake Warranty
- Covers installed brake pads, rotors, and labor
- Valid for as long as you own the vehicle
- Covers defects in parts and workmanship
- Normal wear is not covered
Ask the shop for complete warranty terms.
Brake Inspection FAQ
Is the brake inspection free?
Yes. The brake inspection at Four Mile Fork Garage is free. You'll see the findings and total price before any repair begins.
What does the brake inspection include?
A test drive, brake pad thickness measurement, rotor condition check, caliper inspection, brake fluid inspection, and an overall braking performance review.
Should I get an inspection for squeaking or grinding?
Yes. Squeaking or grinding can involve pad wear, rotor condition, or hardware. A free inspection identifies the cause so we can quote the correct repair.
What if my steering wheel shakes or my brake pedal feels soft?
Shaking may involve rotor condition or uneven braking. A soft pedal may involve brake fluid or a caliper issue. Both should be inspected promptly.
Do you resurface rotors?
No. Four Mile Fork Garage does not resurface rotors. If your rotors are still serviceable, pads-only service may be appropriate. If they're worn, scored, or heat-damaged, replacement may be recommended.
Will I receive a price before repairs begin?
Yes. We review the inspection findings and total price with you first. No work begins until you approve.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes. We accept both appointments and walk-ins, subject to availability.
Can brake repairs be completed the same day?
Most standard brake pad and rotor jobs can be completed the same day, depending on inspection findings and parts availability.