Brakes wear faster on work vehicles than on almost any other system, and on a loaded truck descending a mountain grade they are the system you can least afford to neglect. Under the Bus Auto provides on-site fleet brake inspections and repairs for businesses in Canon City and Fremont County, so trucks and vans can be serviced at your location without a shop visit.
Why Fleet Brakes Wear Quickly Here
Fremont County vehicles regularly deal with grades west toward the Royal Gorge, north on Highway 9 and Highway 115, and on county roads in the hills south of the Arkansas River. Add payloads, trailers and frequent stop-and-go driving between job sites, and brake pads and rotors can wear out in a fraction of the mileage a commuter car sees. Heat is the main enemy. Repeated hard braking overheats pads and rotors, glazes friction material and boils old brake fluid, which leads to fade and a soft pedal.
Fleet Brake Services
- Scheduled brake inspections as part of preventive maintenance.
- Brake pad replacement, front and rear.
- Rotor replacement when rotors are worn below specification, cracked or heat damaged.
- Caliper, bracket and hardware replacement, including seized slide pins.
- Brake fluid flushes to remove moisture-contaminated fluid.
- Brake line and hose inspection and repair.
- Parking brake inspection and adjustment.
- Diagnosis of pulling, vibration, noise and warning lights.
- Air brake repair on tractor trailers: brake chambers, slack adjusters, shoes and drums, air lines, gladhands and valves.
Warning Signs Drivers Should Report
- Squealing or grinding noise when braking.
- A pedal that feels soft, sinks or must be pressed farther than usual.
- Vibration or pulsation in the pedal or steering wheel while stopping.
- The vehicle pulls to one side under braking.
- A brake or ABS warning light on the dash.
- A burning smell after descending a grade.
Encourage drivers to report these right away. A brake problem caught at the noise stage is usually a pad replacement. Caught later, it often includes rotors and calipers as well.
Brake Fluid Is Easy to Overlook
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. On a long downhill grade, fluid with too much water can boil and cause a sudden loss of braking performance. Most manufacturers recommend replacing brake fluid on a time schedule regardless of mileage. We test fluid condition during inspections and recommend a flush when it is needed.
Light-Duty and Diesel Trucks
We perform brake work on cars, vans, light-duty pickups and diesel work trucks with hydraulic brakes, and on air brake systems, including brake chambers, slack adjusters, shoes, drums, air lines, gladhands and valves on tractor trailers. See trailer repair. If a job requires a lift or other shop equipment, we will let you know up front.
For personal vehicles, see our mobile brake repair service.
Return to fleet maintenance services or see our other fleet services: preventive maintenance, fleet oil changes, fleet brake service, fleet winterization, diesel and work truck maintenance and trailer repair.
Schedule Fleet Brake Service in Canon City
Call (719) 964-0522 or send us a message to book service. We work Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Tell us the year, make and model, what the vehicle is doing, and where it is parked, and we will confirm what we can handle on site.