Expert Brake Repair & Service in Bellingham

Arguably the most important part in your car is the brakes. You count on your brakes to help keep you safe in any scenario and to help keep your drive as comfortable as possible. In German vehicles where performance and safety features are held to an even higher standard, you need to know that your brakes are in good working condition and free of any damage or wear and tear. At Mint Automotive in Bellingham we help drivers properly maintain their car’s brakes and perform all of the necessary services and repairs.

Brake Complications That Are Common In Bellingham, WA

• Spongy or Hard Brake Pedal: The brake pedal should neither feel extremely soft nor seem too stiff while pressing it. It should feel gentle yet firm, offering just enough resistance to allow you to push it properly. The spongy brake lever may result from problematic hydraulic components that are responsible for transferring the mechanical force from your foot on the brake pedal to the wheels when applying the brake. Similarly, a rigid brake lever might occur due to inadequate boost from the brake booster. Again, the brake booster may fail due to multiple reasons, such as a vacuum leak, a faulty check valve, or an issue within the brake booster itself. In either case, visit our workshop near Bellingham, WA, so that our dedicated team can utilize high-end diagnostic tools to pinpoint the issue and resolve the malfunctioning brake lever using effective repair strategies.
• Unusual Noises: Hearing high-pitched squeaking or squealing sounds? Well, the faulty brake pads might be the culprit. Over time, due to aging and frequent usage, the pads wear out and become thin, extracting their inner metal piece, which is called a wear indicator. When this small metal component rubs against the rotors, they often produce irritating sounds to alert you to worn pads. However, when you ignore this issue in the long term, you may hear a harsh grinding noise, which signals an escalated condition where the wear indicator is creating high friction and the rotors are about to fail. On the other hand, this grinding sound might also mean an external particle is stuck inside the brake caliper. Thus, without further delay, consider visiting our auto shop located around Bellingham, WA, where we can inspect and replace the faulty pads with new ones. Next, we will verify whether the rotors are free from damage. If not, we will take further actions to restore optimal braking performance.
• Vehicle Tilts to One Side: Driving your car when it pulls to either the left or right, especially while applying the brakes, can be quite uncomfortable and dangerous. Since the key role of the calliper is to press the brake pads over the rotors to slow down or stop the wheels' movement, when it gets jammed, your car loses its balance and tilts to one side while braking. One more reason causing this inconvenience can be the irregular wear of the brake pads, which means the pads on one side of your vehicle are worn more than those on the other side. Whatever the cause may be, feel free to visit our garage near Bellingham, WA, and allow us to inspect the brake caliper and pads, followed by replacing the damaged parts with new OEM pieces specifically designed for your vehicle model to ensure optimal performance and high durability.
• Brake Fluid Leaks: If you notice yellow and oily fluid stains or puddles under your car, particularly close to the wheels or just below the brake pedal area, it's nothing but the seeping out brake fluid. Along with the fluid stains, you may also experience an extremely soft brake pedal because air could pass into the brake lines through the brake fluid leaking spots. It usually happens when the seals of various auto parts, including the master cylinder, caliper, or wheel cylinder, rupture. This not only degrades the entire brake system's functionality but also can cause permanent brake failure if not treated in a timely manner. Therefore, contact our experts at our repair facility in the Bellingham, WA area to locate the exact source of fluid leaks and seal them immediately to resolve the braking issues. In case of multiple leaks, we will swap out the entire component with a new piece to get everything back on track.

Brands We Service

At Mint Automotive we specialize in the service and repair of the area’s most popular German brands:

• Audi
• BMW
• Mercedes
• MINI
• Volkswagen

Our team has years of experience working with these brands and understand the importance of properly functioning brakes. That’s why our shop always utilizes the latest available tools and equipment to ensure the most accurate services and repairs possible.