Squealing, grinding, or a pedal that feels soft? We inspect the whole brake system, show you what is worn, and tell you what needs to happen now and what can wait.


We drive it and hear what you hear, so we start with the real symptom.
Pads, rotors, calipers, hoses and brake fluid. Front and rear.
You see the worn parts and get your options in plain English.
Then we test drive again to make sure it stops straight and quiet.
We separate urgent safety repairs from future maintenance, and you decide. Here is what that looks like for brake repair.
Pads worn down to metal, or brake fluid leaking. That is a safety issue and we will tell you straight.
Pads getting thin or rotors starting to warp. Not an emergency, but plan for it.
Rear brakes that still have life left. We will note it and check again next visit.
Honest, fair, and clear. That is what our customers keep saying. Read it in their words.
No. If your rotors are still thick enough and not warped, we will tell you they can stay. You only pay for what your car actually needs.
It depends on why it is on. It can mean low brake fluid or a problem in the system. Call the shop, tell us what the car is doing, and we will tell you if it is safe to bring it in.
Often it is a wear indicator telling you the pads are getting thin. It can also be glazed pads, dust, or hardware. We will find out which one it is.
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Start with a straight answer. Call or text Tees Auto Repairs at (313) 370-8603 and tell us what your vehicle is doing.