Brake Rotor Replacement

Brake Rotor Replacement In Plainfield, IL

Is your car shaking or pulsating when you apply the brakes? This is the tell tale sign that you are in need of a brake rotor replacement, service aka some brake rotor TLC. Our brake repair shop in Plainfield, IL, has all your brake service needs covered including brake rotor replacement.

Brake Rotor Replacement 101 At Last Chance Auto Repair

Brake rotors are a wear and tear item. It is inevitable that over time your vehicle will be needing a brake rotor replacement. The more you drive, the more aggressive you brake, the more of a likelihood that you’ll need a brake rotor replacement service sooner than later. Are you due for a brake rotor replacement?

The pressure created by the brake calipers press the brake pads into the brake rotors over and over and over again. This process leads to wear and tear over time hence hot spots, grooves, and brake rotor warping. Are your brake pads overdue to be changed? Thin brake pads eventually get hungry and will eat your rotors. When brake pads get thin enough, the squealer if applicable 1st then the metal portion behind the brake pad lining will scrape the brake rotors which eventually if left un-serviced / repaired will turn into the infamous brake grind.

Free Brake Rotor Health Check

Wondering if you are in need of brake rotor replacement? Give us a call to schedule an appointment, stop by say hello, take advantage of the local brake expert’s FREE Brake Check over at Last Chance Auto Repair in Plainfield, IL.

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Brake Rotor Replacement Health Check List

Our brake rotor replacement service experts offer a Free Brake Check to help you, help us, make sure that your brakes are there for you when needed. Bad brake rotors are not a thing to put off due to it can put you and others safety at risk. If your brake rotors are suffering from wear and tear or are warped, sometimes depending on the severity of damage you may be eligible for brake rotor cutting, rotor turning hence we may be able to save you some money and resurface the rotors. When rotors can’t be resurfaced, they must be replaced.

Warped Rotors – Are your brake rotors warped? Is your steering wheel and or brake pedal pulsating when applying the brakes? This is a sign of warped rotors and you will need to bring it to a brake repair shop near me to be fixed ASAP.

When the brake rotors are warped you have two choices: you either replace them with some new rotors or you can save a bit of money by slapping them onto a brake rotor cutting / brake lathe machine, which is designed to smooth and renew the rotor surface. This process is called cutting, resurfacing, turning and if the rotors are thick enough is a money saving option.

Are you having brake problems? Brake problems if left unfixed will turn into more brake problems, like warped rotors. If your front or rear brakes are not working accordingly it will make the other work all the harder. Braking in general creates heat, the harder the brakes work the more heat is produced, heating up rotors will eventually warp rotors.

Another brake problem that warp rotors is sticking calipers. Calipers are what compresses the brake pads to the rotors. If your calipers are having problems soon there after your rotors will start to develop problems as well hence the snowball effect.

Is your vehicle’s suspension, struts and or shocks not functioning properly perhaps? This is yet another common problem that can snowball into brake problems that can also lead to the warpage of your vehicle’s rotors.

In most cases, warped rotors are due to excessive heating. These days about 90% of new rotors are warped right of the box, unfortunately. Now out of this 90% maybe about 5% if left uncut will cause the steering wheel and or brake pedal pulsating effect when applying the brakes, this is why we cut most rotors new fresh out of the box regardless.

How are your driving habits? If you are constantly hitting your brakes in city / rush hour traffic, rolling around on mountain / hilly terrain or are a hard braking / brake rider, this can and will take a toll on your brake system performance. The more you use your brakes, the more heat builds up, the more of a chance that your rotors will suffer from heat damage and warped rotors.

Visible Cracks – Does it appear that your brake rotors are all cracked up?

Grooves – When you look at your rotors do you notice grooves?

Rotor Edge Lip – Is there a lip on the outer and or inner edge of the rotor?

Heat Spots – Have you noticed holes, dark spots, a glazed blue-ish color aka hot spots on your brake rotors?

Rust – Are your rotors starting to rust up?

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Simply The Best

Auto Repair In Plainfield

★★★★★

“ These guys are simply the best in the Midwest. Probably even farther, but I do not go that far to get my car repaired. Now having said that, Ron and the gang are as honest as it is going to get. Sometimes a little too honest. But at least you know the truth. I have brought three different vehicles to Ron in the last 18 months. In all 3 cases, he fixed the cars as quick as possible, and was highly fair in cost. Interestingly, the first one, a Ford Explorer, was deemed unrepairable by both the Ford dealer mechanic and another repair shop. So we found Last Chance since it was literally our Last Chance. That, and the fact we passed it everyday on the way home. You know what they say- Location, Location, Location! Well, we brought it into Ron, and after a very long conversation about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness, Ron got his guys to work and they pinpointed the problem and fixed it in one day's time. It was seriously impressive, and surprisingly cheap (Ron- if you read this do not raise prices). Best of all, it was fixed. Well then there was the BMW. That was a nightmare scenario that Ron and his guys were able to fix up for us and get it back on the road again. Word to the wise- avoid at all costs any BMW dealers located in Naperville. Whatever you do, no matter if your name is Bill, or your name is Jacob, avoid it. Well we just got to visit Spa Ron for a third time with the Escape. Problem diagnosed, repaired, and returned in less than 1 day. He always makes time, not only for us, but for every customer. I cannot figure out how they do it, but I do see the garage opened after 7PM on the way home from baseball practice with my son a lot. So maybe they throw time at it. Whatever it is, they do a fantastic job at fixing problems and getting customers moving again. Thanks Ron and team for all that you have done, and all that you have yet to do for our family's cars. One last note: You MUST take the time to meet with Sherry. Or is it Sheri. Or is it Sherri. Or perhaps it French, Cherie. Like Mon Cherie. Whatever- she is too cool for school. Without Sheri, or Sherry, or etc... Last Chance might be Lost Chance. Just kidding! She is the beautiful face of the franchise, and her pleasant and friendly smile greets you when you stop in. Be sure to chat with her- she is a rib tickler.”

- Kevin S

Heat Not Working

Auto Repair In Plainfield

★★★★★

“ The heat in our 2006 Nissan Pathfinder was not working and it needed the u-joints replaced, so we brought it to Last Chance Auto Repair on the recommendation of a friend. Let's face it, no matter kind of high praise I may hear about a mechanic, I will always approach my first visit with a sense of dread and skepticism. I don't know THAT much about cars and I'm not made of money, so it is going to take quite a bit to gain my trust. This being said, I am pleased to report that my LCAR experience was every bit as good as my friend said it would be! What really stood out was the superior customer service. Sherri was pleasant and efficient in taking down my information and concerns about the car, and made sure I knew up front what their labor rate was (they even have a sign hung up stating this information). I hadn't previously experienced this kind of transparency with an auto repair shop, and it was much appreciated. She told me they would get back to me promptly with a diagnosis, and not start working on the vehicle without my consent. A few hours later I received a call from Ron and he confirmed what I already knew about the need for a u-joint replacement. With regards to the heater, he told me that the problem could be remedied by removing the core and soaking it in radiator flush. This was a pleasant surprise as the dealer had said the heater core would need to be replaced. Ron stated that the soaking procedure was not something most places would do and I believe him. When it came time to pick up and pay the next evening I dealt with Corry, Ron's son, as everyone else left early to attend some continuing education classes. Corry continued the top notch customer service in taking the time to educate me on exactly how my final billing amount was determined. He expressed a genuine concern in making sure I felt the price was fair and my overall experience satisfactory, which it was! I am very happy to have found a reliable mechanic, and will certainly be returning for next maintenance or repair job.”

- Ben J

Great Experience

Auto Repair In Plainfield

★★★★★

“ I had a great experience with Last Chance Auto Repair. I have never needed a real auto shop until now. Up until now, my dad was my mechanic, since I drove newer cars that didn't need more than regular maintenance. I didn't even know the first thing about calling a tow truck. Who do I call? Where do they take my car? My husband's car wouldn't start on a Tuesday morning. After replacing the battery, the car still would not start. On Wednesday morning, I called Last Chance, who has their own towing service. By Wednesday afternoon, tow truck driver Zach had picked up the car. By Thursday afternoon, I spoke with Sheri who quoted me exactly what the problem was and the price. She followed up with a second phone call to tell me that, in order to replace the starter, they had to remove and replace something to get to the starter. The heads up was much appreciated; I like that I can trust this place to contact me before ringing up a bill in my name. I didn't hear from anyone all day Friday, so I called on Saturday afternoon to investigate. I spoke with Ron, whom I spoke to during several other phone calls, but I could tell by his tone that he was definitely distracted and busy. There's a reason he works with cars and not people. Don't let his dry humor or shortness deter you from getting your car fixed here. The car was ready to pick up on Saturday, so we drove over. The garage is tiny, and it seems that there aren't a ton of employees, so if you're ringing their phone off the hook, there probably isn't anyone there manning the phone. It was a little frustrating at times talking to Ron, he always sounded surprised ("we have a Honda Accord here?"), but during most phone calls he was quite pleasant. Zach and Sheri were also very courteous and polite on the phone. When all was said and done, replacing the starter (including some gaskets and something else), plus the cost of the tow truck, minus the 10% off Yelp check-in deal, we spent around $450 - basically a car payment, which is by far better than being strapped with monthly payments.”

- Angela P

Overall rating: ★★★★★ based on 108 reviews.