225 Telegraph St. Reno, NV 89502

Brake Service in Winnemucca, NV

Brake Service

Braking systems play an integral role in the safety of your vehicle, yet they are often overlooked. Your car doesn’t stop without brakes, they slow it down, bringing your vehicle to a halt by blocking your wheels from turning.

Your car’s brakes transfer your foot pressure to some fluid every time you press your brake pedal. Therefore, when the brakes meet friction, force is transferred to the tires, and the tires then transmit that force to the road when they reencounter friction. As the ankle bone is connected to the foot bone, the brake system operates successfully when each brake part is connected.

The braking system is composed of several components. Among these are the master cylinder, brake calipers, brake fluid, brake cylinders, servo, discs, drums, pads, shoes, and brake fluid.

What causes the shake in your car when you brake?

Having a shaking car suggests that you may have severe brake problems. Even though an engine problem or problem with another part should be taken seriously, it is also crucial that you ensure that your brakes are working correctly.

Here are some of the reasons why your car may shake from time to time:

  1. Dry guide pins Dry guide pins may cause your steering wheel to shake when you try to stop your car. The pins are located in the brake calipers, and they guide the brake pad against the rotor in your vehicle. The pins must be clean and lubricated for the brake system to operate properly. Nevertheless, they can force the brake pads to contact the rotor at an incorrect angle when they are dry.
  2. Brake rotor and disc issues Wearing down brake rotors causes their surfaces to become uneven over time. Thus, brake pads’ ability to grab deteriorates, which causes pedals and steering wheels to shake.
  3. Infrequent driving You can determine the life of your brakes by the way you drive and how well your brake pads perform. The brake pads rust more rapidly in winter, particularly if the car is not driven often. The brakes erode as a result. This results in uneven rotors on your car, and you may hear strange noises when braking.
  4. Worn brake pads Your car’s brake pads might be worn out, which is why it shakes. When you press down the pedal of your vehicle and hear some grinding sound, it is because of brake pads. The main reason for breaking brake pads is overheating, as when it overheats; the resin may not distribute evenly; this issue can cause your brakes to shake or vibrate.
  5. Stocking of debris Debris that gets stuck in your brakes can also cause your car to shake. This results in friction between your brake pads or rotor. A clogged brake pad affects the pads’ ability to grip, which causes your car to shake as the brakes cannot function properly.

When should your car’s brake pads be changed?

In order to keep your vehicle’s brake system in good condition, you must keep your brake pads in good condition. A simple brake inspection can help determine what brake repair service you may need.

Here are some symptoms that indicate when it’s time to replace your brake pads:

  1. Grinding noise when brakingIf your car produces a grinding sound when you press the brake pedal, your brake pads need to be replaced. A number of brake pads nowadays come with built-in metal wear indicators that can make a loud noise when they begin to wear out, thereby alerting you to the need to change them.
  2. Taking longer to stop Your car brakes need to be checked out if you’re experiencing less than ideal stoppage times while applying brakes. It may be because of your low brake fluid.
  3. Brake pad indicator light comes on Most modern vehicles come with a brake warning light displayed on the dashboard. You need to have a check-up of your vehicle to determine the cause of the brake warning light if you have seen the warning light and the parking brake is not engaged.
  4. Brake pads appear to be thin By visually inspecting your brake pads, you can determine whether or not they are in good shape. This can be done by looking between the spokes of your wheel and finding your brake pad. If the brake pads appear thin, you’ll need to replace them as soon as possible.

In order to determine which of the above-mentioned shaking symptoms is accurate, it is necessary to have qualified technicians examine your car closely in order to find out what is causing your vehicle to shake while on the highway.

You can visit Automotion, where we will determine whether your vehicle requires rotor replacement or brake pad replacement so that you can resume your journey with a smooth, stable, and comfortable ride.

Our Customer Reviews

I've trusted this shop since I moved to Reno 20 years ago. They were highly recommended then and I can say the same today. The Service Advisors are honest with me on the condition of my vehicle, what needs attention now and what can be addressed at a later time. The mechanics/technicians have massive skills on top-end vehicles, so my SUV was a piece of cake. I trust the work is done right the first time and I have never been disappointed. Why go anywhere else?

Karen Alfsen Nov 11, 2025

John was very helpful taking me home after I dropped off my car for service. I now have 2 working headlights!

Kathy Harada Oct 10, 2025

I had great service by both Shauna and the other gentleman. I was looking to buy a used car with a lot of mileage and year. I can’t remember the gentleman’s name but he really advocated for me during the discussion with the seller and advised me honestly in a really helpful manner. If you are young or of modest means it’s worth the checkup to avoid major issues, they saved me at least 1.5k and squeezed me in the same day

Sana Rahmani Sep 9, 2025

I came in for a wheel alignment. There was a miscommunication over the phone around price. Jason, the manager, honored the much lower price I was quoted over the phone. It’s that’s kind of gesture that will bring me back to this shop. All around they were communicative, honest, transparent, and friendly. 5 stars.

Maxim Dobrushin Sep 9, 2025

It was a nice looking shop with many very nice antique cars in the lot. Jason was pleasant, professional and responsive on the phone. However, I had made an appointment to have a key smith make a key for my car, and drove an hour each way to get to the shop to get there. And the key smith didn’t show up. So I was disappointed at driving nearly 110 miles and wasting my time for this. On the other hand, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back and have something done at the shop that they self-performed because they were as decent as they could be about the situation. They had a nice coffee machine for customers that I appreciated, too, and a good place to hang out and work while you wait if you need that. Nice people.

Robert Aug 8, 2025

Had my Ferrari taken care of quickly. Awesome. I’ll be back

michael h Jul 7, 2025

Smog check for a 71 Blazer. Thank you for your assistance over the years!!

Autumn Wingrove Jun 6, 2025

Automation Service and Repair maintains all of our family vehicles with reasonable prices and professional pride.! 5 stars !

Biviano Vasquez Nov 11, 2019

Excellent service. Definitely 10/10. The service technician did a fantastic job at servicing and repairing my Bentley. Usually I would have to send my car to the Bentley dealership in San Francisco for repair and servicing. Automation provided much better service and communication than the Bentley dealership. Jason was an extremely effective customer service representative. Highest recommendation.

James Olson May 5, 2025

Great customer service and staff

Jennifer Morgan Apr 4, 2024

I appreciate the service and trust that I am getting well taken care of.

Tahoelink Apr 4, 2025

They serviced our car, but the inside of the car was filthy along with the outside. I have my car serviced at other places for high end vehicles and they have always cleaned the vehicle delivery.

Brad Amaral Mar 3, 2025

Very professional..done right 👍

Bruce Bonnett Mar 3, 2025

These guys are amazing. They are honest, quick and affordable. I’ve been taking my car to them for 4 years now. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Joanna Roberts Jan 1, 2025

Pleasant and service oriented and accountable on time needed for repair.

Carlos Luna May 5, 2024

Easy to do business with great communication excellent service!

jacob pavelea Dec 12, 2024

Very friendly and explained in great detail what needed to be done,and offered rides to be picked up and taken home❤️

Arlene Sweeney Feb 2, 2024

Great people. Great service.

Roger Davidson Jan 1, 2025

They are the BEST. Done early and did extra work. Treated me with the utmost respect.

Denise Dec 12, 2024

Jason was AWESOME coordinating the delivery of vehicle by Tow Truck, the Review by Mechanics, and update on timeline for Parts and Installation. Couldn’t be happier with Jason and ALL the Staff! Great Job! Kudo’s to Your Team! Jim & Yolanda Avanzino

Jim Dec 12, 2024

So glad that I brought my car to them very helpful great communication and options to get my problem fixed . Really appreciate their professionalism and friendliness of Jason .

Janet Ramirez Dec 12, 2024

Super friendly, very knowledgeable staff, helped me out as a non customer wirh a flat tire that just happened to be right there. At thier stire. Beautiful showroom.

Levi R'Something Dec 12, 2024

Automotion is the best repair shop in Reno, they always do the job right the first time.

clifford candevan Apr 4, 2023

I took my car in to have the suspension checked because I was staying to hear some squeaking when I drove over bumps and rough road. After they test drove it, they said that the springs and struts tested normally, so they lubricated them and said that all should be good in a couple of days once the lube worked into the system. And they're were right! Their integrity saved me hundreds of dollars when they could have opted to replace parts that were still good. That's how a company builds trust with us customers.

Wally Murray (luvinthislife) Dec 12, 2024

Absolutely lovely establishment, so many great things about this place, between the excellent service, the great bathrooms and the wonderful dogs to greet you and pet, I absolutely recommend coming here for any car needs, especially who have a Mercedes sprinter. The staff is super kind of knowledgeable and are willing to work with you if you have special needs for your vehicle like we have with ours. They will even put your lug nuts on in a certain order if you ask them to. Very detail oriented, very professional absolutely recommend coming here for everything you need!!

Stacy Ladwig Oct 10, 2024

A surprisingly refreshing experience.

Susan Mahoney Oct 10, 2024

They fixed the problems I was having with my electrical, and even fixed a loose connection that would have been a problem that I didn’t even know about! Great service, and a great attitude with the front desk, who were kind enough to work with me while my card was having issues being cleared with Visa till it all worked out in the end!

Cole Lackore Sep 9, 2024

Very thorough and comprehensive. Great customer service!

Tonda Benge Sep 9, 2024

Pleasant efficient service

Steve Richard Sep 9, 2024

We had our motorhome dropped off for some service work. While it was not their normal type of vehicle they treated me well. There professionalism was exceptional and we were very satisfied with the work that was done.

Rick Carson Sep 9, 2024

Always friendly, helpful, and job well done.

Steven Garcia Sep 9, 2024

Bill, Jason, and the staff were amazing! The work done was thorough, clean, and done on time!

JORDAN LEWIS Sep 9, 2024

Highly recommend this professional establishment for work on your vehicle. Bill took incredible steps to remedy the troubles with my car. WAY above and beyond. It was my first visit and, though I'd rather that my car operated perfectly, I will definitely be back.

Monique Jacobs Sep 9, 2024

I needed my car by noon and it was ready They are very accommodating. Friendly personnel

Karen Booth Aug 8, 2024

Forget the dealer! This place is the best and do a fantastic job for a reasonable charge. I love this place!

Ruth Kemper Sep 9, 2024

EXCELLENT service. 2006 Saab 95 with 200k miles.... Highly recommend! Great service, follow up, and quality repairs. Very pleased, definitely recommend, will be using again!

Robert Amann Sep 9, 2024
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