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455 E. Northfield Dr.
Brownsburg, IN 46112

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Greenwood, IN 46142

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Mooresville , IN 46158

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Plainfield, IN 46168

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Westfield, IN 46074

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Fishers, IN 46038

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Carmel, IN 46032

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5401 E. Thompson
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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6611 E. 82nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46250

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Indianapolis, IN 46229

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8012 US 31 South
Indianapolis, IN 46227

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1510 N. Shadeland
Indianapolis, IN 46219

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Kettering, OH 45429

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Fairfield , OH 45014

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5242 Kings Mill Rd.
Mason, OH 45040

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175 W. Kemper
Cincinnati, OH 45246

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3123 Dixie Highway
Edgewood , KY 41017

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8225 US Route 42
Florence, KY 41042

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6596 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211

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4021 Smith Rd.
Cincinnati , OH 45209

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8500 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45231

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3015 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45206

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5410 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45238

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8401 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati , OH 45215

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9326 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45251

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8579 N Michigan Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268

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Brake Service at Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Castleton in Indianapolis

June 20, 2024

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Indianapolis drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.

A regular brake inspection is on every AL driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Castleton, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into your Indianapolis service center right away. And watch out for these problems:

  • Low or spongy brake pedal
  • Hard brake pedal
  • A brake warning light that stays on
  • Constantly squealing or grinding brakes
  • Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes

There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor that's attached to the axle. Calipers straddle the rotor, kind of like the brakes on a bicycle. Drum brakes are more common on back wheels. Pads, called shoes, push against the inside of the drum to slow the vehicle.

There are several things that need to be serviced on the brake system. First, the brake pads and shoes wear out with use and become too thin to really help. If the brake pads wear away completely you can damage the rotors. The calipers can grind grooves in the rotor. Then the rotor must either be resurfaced or replaced, and that can be expensive. But putting it off is dangerous because your vehicle won't stop as quickly. Sometimes rotors warp or crack and must be replaced.

Brake fluid is also important. When the brakes are applied, the pressure in the fluid activates the brake pads or shoes. Not enough fluid, not enough pressure to brake properly. Also, water builds up in the brake fluid over time, which leads to corrosion, leaks and brake damage, and with hard use, the brakes could severely fade or even fail. Indianapolis  drivers should change the brake fluid when their vehicle manufacturer recommends it.

Be sure to properly maintain your brakes because it's a lot cheaper than paying your nearest Indianapolis area body shop after an accident.

Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Castleton
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Indianapolis, IN 46250
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