Brake Service

Springfield & Eugene Brake Repair and Service

Jackalope Automotive is a full service brake shop specializing in using OE or equivalent brake parts. Our brake jobs include resurfacing of brake rotors with our precision on-car brake lathe, lubricating of all moving brake parts, and complete brake fluid flush.

Brake Fluid Flush 
Brake fluid becomes oxidized and contaminated over time and this can cause a spongy brake pedal and corrode brake parts from the inside out. It is important to keep brake fluid clean to have optimal braking.

Complete brake inspection 

Symptom:

• Spongy brake pedal
• Grinding noise when braking
• Squealing noise when backing up or braking
• Vehicle pulsates / vibrates when stopping
• Low brake pedal
• Brake light is on
• ABS light is on

Brake inspection Includes:

• Removal of all 4 wheels
• Measure thickness of rotors/drums compare to factory specifications.
• Measure front and rear brake pads/shoes.
• Inspect entire brake system
• Master cylinder
• Calipers and wheel cylinders
• Brake fluid condition
• Brake lines and fluid leaks
• Document brake inspection estimate to repair brake system

Disc Brake Job Includes:

• Brake fluid flush 
• New brake pads
• Lubricate moving brake parts
• On car brake lathe rotor machining
• New rotors (If rotors are below minimum factory specifications.)
• Re-pack wheel bearings when applicable
• Adjust emergency brake when applicable
• Caliper Inspection

Drum Brake Job Includes:

• Brake fluid flush 
• New brake shoes
• New wheel cylinders
• Brake hardware kit
• Lubricate moving brake parts
• Machine drums
• New drums (If drums are out of factory specifications.)
• Re-pack wheel bearings when applicable
• Adjust emergency brake