Walnut Creek Auto Repair

Brake pads are sometimes referred to as “friction items” – their function is, indeed, to generate friction that slows down your vehicle. But what it also means is that due to friction, they will wear down to the point where they no longer function as designed. At Frank’s Auto Service and Repair in Walnut Creek we offer wide range of automotive services, including, as you might have guessed, brake pads replacement. When the brake pads are ready to be replaced, your vehicle will exhibit symptoms that are brake pad related, and some newer vehicles will illuminate a dashboard warning light. Some of the common symptoms include: squealing brakes, or any unusual noise coming from the brake area, vehicle vibration or brake pedal pulsating, and grinding noise while braking. Any of these symptoms are concerning enough to schedule a visit with a “mechanic near me”. Our Walnut Creek car care garage offers comprehensive automotive services, transparency, commit ... read more

Brake fluid replacement will be part of your vehicle’s maintenance for as long as you own it. Brake fluid requires regular replacement, typically every 2 years or so. As it ages, some of the protective chemicals start to deteriorate. More importantly, brake fluid absorbs moisture from the environment – over time, its water content increases leading to longer braking distance, and in extreme cases, to brake failure. As the brake fluid water content increases, it can accelerate braking system corrosion. At Frank’s Auto Service and Repair, a family operated, and family owned independent Walnut Creek auto repair shop, we offer brake fluid replacement among the full gamut of brake services and repairs. Replacing brake fluid can be accomplished in a single day, so you can drop off your vehicle in the morning, and pick it up in the afternoon with the service completed. Before we replace the brake fluid in your vehicle, we will verify that it needs replacement – both ... read more