BRAKE REPAIR & ROTORS.
Friction & Hydraulic Safety

BRAKE REPAIR & ROTORS.
PRECISION STOPPING POWER.

Squealing, grinding, or soft brake pedal? Quebec road salt seizes brake caliper slider pins and rusts rotors rapidly. We install high-carbon rotors and premium ceramic pads.

Friction Engineering

CERAMIC VS SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE COMPOUNDS

Braking relies on converting kinetic energy into thermal heat through friction. We install premium low-dust ceramic pads that maintain stable friction coefficients across extreme Quebec temperature fluctuations (-30°C to +35°C).

High-Carbon Anti-Rust Rotors

Treated with GEOMET zinc coatings to prevent cooling vane corrosion and rotor warping under hard braking.

Silent Multi-Layer Shim Design

Vulcanized rubber and stainless steel shims eliminate high-frequency squealing and vibrations.

Baliper Slider Pin Lubrication

Synthetic ceramic silicone grease ensures calipers float freely, preventing premature inner-pad taper wear.

CERAMIC VS SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE COMPOUNDS

High-carbon slotted and vented rotor installed with new ceramic brake pads.

Hydraulic System Care

DOT4 FLUID FLUSHES & ABS MODULE CYCLING

Brake fluid is hygroscopic and absorbs ambient moisture over time. Water in brake lines lowers boiling points, leading to dangerous pedal fade during emergency stops.

Moisture Boiling Point Testing

Electronic conductivity testing to verify brake fluid water content is below safety thresholds.

Automated Pressure Bleeding

Extracts trapped air bubbles and degraded fluid from master cylinders, ABS valves, and calipers.

Collision Impact Hydraulic Check

Inspecting stainless brake hard-lines and rubber flex hoses following front or rear impacts.

DOT4 FLUID FLUSHES & ABS MODULE CYCLING

Pressure brake bleeding and electronic ABS pump cycling.

Inspection Protocol

OUR 28-POINT BRAKE SAFETY AUDIT

Every brake service includes a thorough inspection of all mechanical and hydraulic components.

1. Digital Micrometer Rotor Measurement

Verifying rotor thickness against manufacturer discard minimums before replacement.

2. Hub Rust Removal & Wire Wheel Prep

Cleaning wheel hub surfaces with wire abrasives to ensure rotors seat 100% flat with zero runout.

3. Hardware Clip & Caliper Service

Installing new stainless abutment clips, rubber dust boots, and bleeder caps.

4. Dynamic Road Bedding-In Test

Performing controlled thermal burnishing cycles to transfer an even friction film onto new rotors.

OUR 28-POINT BRAKE SAFETY AUDIT

Dial indicator checking rotor lateral runout to prevent brake pulsation.

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers regarding auto collision, insurance claims, paint matching, and warranties in Quebec.

01. How often should I have my brakes inspected in Quebec?

We recommend inspecting brake pads, slider pins, and rotor faces twice per year during seasonal tire changes, as winter road salt causes rapid corrosion and caliper pin seizure.

02. Why does my steering wheel shake when I press the brakes?

Steering wheel pulsation during braking is typically caused by rotor lateral runout or uneven brake pad material transfer across the rotor surface (commonly called warped rotors).

03. How long do ceramic brake pads last?

Under normal driving conditions, premium ceramic brake pads typically last between 50,000 km to 80,000 km, while providing virtually dust-free performance.

04. Do you replace electronic parking brake (EPB) calipers?

Yes, we use advanced diagnostic scan tools to put electronic parking brake calipers into maintenance service mode for safe pad retraction and calibration.

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Our Location

60 Rue Gélinas
Laval, QC H7M 2Z5
Quebec, Canada

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(514) 581-1433

Business Hours

  • Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed