Restore Brake Performance

During the life of your vehicle, you should expect to replace the brake pads and rotors at least once. How frequently you'll need brake service depends on how often you drive, where you drive, and the quality of the brake parts installed.

When Do I Need Brake Service?

It's recommended you ask a service technician to check your brakes around the same time as a tire rotation - roughly every six months. Understanding the rate of wear for your specific brake system will help you plan ahead for brake pad and rotor replacement.

I Need a Brake Shop

Martin's Garage & Tire Center specializes in brake service. From routine maintenance to the installation of new brake parts to a diagnostic and repair for automotive brake problems, we restore and maintain safe brake performance. 

We serve Fort Myers, FL, Gateway, FL, Tice, FL, and surrounding areas.

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Do I Need a Brake Repair?

You might not think about your brake system often, but the power to stop safely can be the difference between a close call and the exchange of insurance information. A daily commute in a local town or city will see you stopping frequently at lights or for pedestrians. If your brake system isn't performing like it should, it's wise to have your brakes checked to identify the source of the problem and have it fixed.

Here are a few problems that require brake service:

• Brake Pedal Hard to Push
• Brake Pedal Too Easy to Push
• High Squeal or Grind when Stopping
• Uneven Rotor Wear

You know how your vehicle rides and when something isn't performing right. When you notice a change in brake performance, don't hesitate to call (239) 693-5959 to set up a brake service appointment with our team.

Brake Repair in Fort Myers, FL

Our services include:

• Parking Brake Adjustment
• Rear Disc Brake Repair
• Front Disc Brake Repair
• Brake Inspection
• Brake Rotor Replacement
• Rear Drum Brake Repair

If we find a problem with your car brakes, we'll discuss repair options with you. A minor repair now can prevent a major repair, or something worse, in the future. Call now to schedule an appointment.

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Martin's Garage & Tire Center performs wheel alignments for customers throughout Fort Myers, FL, Gateway, FL, Tice, FL, and surrounding areas.

Get the Best Life from Your Tires with Proper Alignment

Alignment describes the way the tires and wheels are angled on your vehicle. There are three angles critical to an alignment:

• Toe: Wheels can be toe-in (wears tires on outside) or toe-out (wears tires on inside). Depending on your vehicle, one option will wear tires less than the other. For example, toe-in alignments are performed to compensate for friction that occurs while driving and pushes wheels apart. However, toe-out is the better choice on some vehicles, like many old front-wheel drives, because they were built in a way where the wheels pulled inward.
• Camber: Camber describes how your tires and wheels lean relative to being straight. There are two types of camber, negative and positive. With negative camber, the tire tilts in toward the vehicle. With positive camber, the tire tilts away from the vehicle. Like toe, your ideal camber depends on your vehicle and how you drive it, as well as road conditions. Most vehicles should have some camber to compensate for turns.
• Caster: Caster is the angle between the upper ball joint and the lower ball joint. The angle tilt can be forward (negative caster) or rearward (positive caster) and plays an important role in handling. Incorrect caster requires drivers to exert more effort steering and increases the rate of wear on tires.

Aside from experiencing problems with handling or irregular tire wear, you should request an alignment check whenever you install tires. This way, you can make any necessary corrections at the time of installation to ensure you're in the best position to get the longest life from your purchase.

At Martin's Garage & Tire Center, we can align your tires and wheels to optimal angles for your make and model.

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Cars that last over a decade have one thing in common: preventive maintenance.

Throughout the life of your vehicle, the manufacturer expects you to visit an automotive service center for factory scheduled maintenance. This includes common services like oil changes and tire rotations, as well as component inspections at certain mileage intervals. You may also need to replace certain system parts, like brake pads and rotors, as identified in your owner's manual.

Following your maintenance schedule not only helps you get the longest life from your vehicle, it also keeps your car or truck covered under the factory warranty and extended warranties.

It makes sense. Your car manufacturer doesn't want to pay for a vehicle that hasn't been taken care of properly. Automotive maintenance saves you money in the long run by reducing the chance for unexpected problems and ensuring you're covered if something goes wrong.

Where Do I Go for Preventive Maintenance in Fort Myers, FL?

You might think your best bet is to go to the nearest dealer in Fort Myers, FL for car care. However, you don't need a dealer to keep your factory warranty valid. That's been true since 1975, thanks to something called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you when choosing where to go for automotive service. Under it, you're allowed to go to an independent automotive service center and use aftermarket parts for repairs and maintenance. Your factory warranty will remain intact as long as you follow the maintenance schedule.

Martin's Garage & Tire Center provides preventive maintenance for Fort Myers, FL, Gateway, FL, Tice, FL, and surrounding areas.

Learn About Automotive Maintenance Services

Common maintenance services we offer include but are not limited to:

• Lube & Oil Change: An oil change is one of the most common maintenance services requested, with good reason. Your car requires lubrication so its mechanical parts work seamlessly together. Without good motor oil, friction will cause wear and tear on the metal parts as they work together. This could eventually lead to your engine overheating. An oil change is necessary because oil becomes dirty over time. Oil change intervals vary depending on whether you use synthetic or regular oil and how frequently you drive.
• Tire Rotation: A tire rotation helps control the rate of wear for your tires. During this service, a technician swaps the position of your tires. Changing tire positions is important, because tires wear at different rates depending on their location. For example, your front right tire might hit pot holes frequently on turns, while your front and rear left tires miss them. In addition, front tires must support the weight of the engine, while rear tires don't have the same amount of pressure on them. Rotating tires, usually around every 6 months, helps with tire performance and life. You don't want to end up at the tire shop needing one or two tires replaced, in part because performance suffers when you mix and match tread levels.
• 30,000 Mile Service: At 30,000 miles you've reached an important milestone. Many manufacturers recommend maintenance at or near this mileage. Service includes replacing the engine oil and filter, checking and/or changing the coolant, inspecting the brakes, replacing the air filters, inspecting the exhaust, and checking other automotive fluids and parts.
• 60,000 Mile Service: Your car is seasoned with many miles behind it and many more to go. At the 60,000 mile mark, your car parts and fluids will be checked and replaced again. Services include inspecting the steering linkage and boots, fuel line connections, transmission fluid, spark plugs, and other parts and fluids.
• 90,000 Mile Service: As your car reaches the 90,000 mile point, it's time for another maintenance check. Like the prior maintenance service intervals, you'll need your system components and fluids checked to retain vehicle dependability and performance.
• Spring Checkup: Before you hit the road for spring and summer, make sure your vehicle is running in top condition. No one wants to experience automotive problems on vacation. A spring checkup ensures everything looks good for the hot months ahead.
• Winter Checkup: Seasonal checkups are a great preventive practice. Cold and below zero temperatures have a negative affect on car batteries. Having your vehicle winterized helps prevent problems that could leave you on the side of the road in winter weather.

This is a sample of the maintenance services available at Martin's Garage & Tire Center. We perform mileage services at all levels and can abide by the schedule in your owner's manual to ensure everything is serviced when it should be. If you have any questions, call or contact us online today.

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