BRAKE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT NEAR BURLINGAME, CA

Sometimes vehicle brakes can alert you when they are at fault, but some other times they may not. When there is trouble, the brake components make chirping, grinding, or squealing noises. These major brake components that require regular maintenance and services include rotors, calipers, and pads.

You can get your brake repair services from most automotive garages, but not all service providers are certified or can give the best return for your money. The streets aren't safe anymore. You need to be vigilant when selecting your service providers because some use poor-quality components that are likely to compromise your safety and comfort behind the wheels.


At Putnam Chevrolet, we are certified Chevy brake service providers, and we offer top-notch services in Burlingame, CA, and its outskirts. We recommend using quality brake components from recognized and certified Chevy dealers to ensure you get back on the road confidently.

MOST ACDELCO GOLD (ACDELCO PROFESSIONAL) FRONT BRAKE PADS INSTALLED

24 Months/Unlimited Mile Warranty**

Installation and rotor inspection included. Turning or replacing rotors, all other services, and tax extra. Excludes high performance brake pads and some vehicles. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional. **Please see your dealer to learn more about the warranty part details and qualifications.

ACDELCO SILVER (ACDELCO ADVANTAGE) FRONT BRAKE ROTORS

Installed on most cars & small SUVs

12 Months/Unlimited Mile Warranty**

Tax extra. Excludes Advantage Coated rotors, high-performance rotors, medium-duty trucks, and other select vehicles. Some ACDelco Silver parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Advantage. **Please see Dealer to learn more about the warranty part details and qualifications.

ACDELCO SILVER (ACDELCO ADVANTAGE) FRONT BRAKE ROTORS

Installed on most trucks and full-size SUVs

24 Months/Unlimited Mile Warranty**

Tax extra. Excludes Advantage Coated rotors, high-performance rotors, medium-duty trucks, and other select vehicles. Some ACDelco Silver parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Advantage. **Please see Dealer to learn more about the warranty part details and qualifications.

Are Your Brakes Signaling a Problem?

Squeaking or grinding noises from the drums or discs, vibration or wobbling when braking are major indicators that the breaks require maintenance in most Chevrolet vehicles. Other significant indicators are leaking brake fluid, soft or spongy brakes, and sometimes the brake system produces a burning smell when overheated. The most common sources of break faults are:

  • Damaged rotor discs
  • Overheating brake pads
  • Leaking hydraulic fluid
  • Worn brake pads
  • Uneven caliper hardware

Choose OEM Parts

Getting the original products from your manufacturer can save you a lot of time and cost and ensure durability and increased vehicle productivity. Fortunately, the quality and originality of Chevrolet and other GM vehicles are validated by General Motors or installed in your car during production.

These GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco OE parts meant for maintenance, powertrain, collision, and repair are designed, engineered, and tested to meet General Motors standards. They come in different sizes and shapes to fit different vehicle designs.

The Lifespan of Brake Pads

When pressed down, brake pads are responsible for slowing or stopping a car when the brake pedal. Their average life is about 40,000 miles, but the range can be pretty expansive depending on the operating environment, vehicle usage, driving habits, and the types of brake pads you use. Their life lifespan ranges anywhere between 20,000 to 60,000 miles.

Chevrolet Brake Service FAQs

Why Does My Brake Pedal Pulse?

A brake rotor or drum defect causes Brake-pedal pulsation or jerking. When the thicker end of the brake rotor revolves through the caliper, it violently pushes the brake fluid, which pulls the brake shoes from the drum. This abrupt process can be felt on the brake pedal and shake the seats and the steering wheel.

How Long Will My Brake Pads Last?

Brake pads and shoes are responsible for stopping a moving car. Their average life is about 40,000 miles, but the range can be pretty expansive depending on the operating environment, vehicle usage, driving habits, and the types of brake pads you use. Typically, their lifespan ranges anywhere between 20,000 to 60,000 miles. In less demanding situations where the traffic is significantly lighter, quality brake pads can last for about 80,000 miles.

Are All Brake Rotors the Same?

When replacing your brake rotors, you should keep in mind that not all rotors are the same. Similar vehicles may have rotors with similar designs, appearance, and physical dimensions. Still, they may have significant differences in the thickness of the brake plates, material, grade, and internal cooling vane design. Choose original rotors of the suitable geometry to avoid squeal noise and thermal distortion and maximize cooling.