Brake Repair in Wausau, WI

Brake Work Near You

If you suspect your vehicle has a brake problem, you don’t have to risk driving elsewhere for reputable brake repair. You can get the work you need for any make or model near you at 6 Street Auto Repair and Tires in Wausau, Wisconsin. You can trust our professional technicians and our decades of community business experience. We garner return clients because they recognize the quality of our workmanship, honest values, and great customer service. A superior 12-month/12,000-mile warranty covers our repairs. Financing is also an option through our affiliations with TechPayments and TechMerchants. You’ll find us centrally located in Marathon County at . We’re here to address your braking needs Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM. To reserve your appointment for brake repair, use our online scheduling feature or give us a call at (715) 842-2129.    

Get to Know Your Brakes 

When you bring your automobile to 6 Street Auto Repair and Tires, we’ll handle all the brake system services and repairs. However, we still like to offer basic information so that you feel confident talking about potential braking problems and recognizing warning signs. When you press the brake pedal, a level and piston squeeze brake fluid out of the master cylinder through the brake lines. Once these hoses deliver the fluid to the smaller cylinders at the wheels, the hydraulic force moves the brake calipers. These hold the brake pads, pushing them against the rotor. The contact between the pads and the large metal disc creates friction, stopping your car. As opposed to the typical modern disc brakes described, older vehicles were equipped with drum brakes. A few newer autos have disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the back because those are less expensive to produce. The drum system works similarly, but a drum and a brake shoe replace the pad and rotor. Most brake pads are made of a metallic composite, but it is possible to have organic pads made from other substances. They’re cheaper but less durable. You can also buy ceramic pads that last a long time and stand up to performance level heat but are quite expensive.  

When to Schedule a Visit 

You should bring your vehicle to 6 Street Auto Repair and Tires for routine maintenance visits. The condition of your brakes is one of the factors we monitor for you during major mileage appointments. However, if you have any concerns about your brakes between these checks, you should come in sooner. The most common sign that you need brake repair is squealing. This almost always means that the brake pads are near the end of their usable life, and we’ll need to change them for you. A spongy feeling brake pedal could mean fluid leaks, disrupting the hydraulic pressure needed for proper brake function. A burning odor may point to a braking system problem, particularly a stuck brake caliper or engaged emergency brake. Noticeable vibration during braking often indicates that a rotor has warped. Increased stopping distances are also concerning, so see us soon for help.