Brake Repair in Chicago, IL — Done Right in Irving Park
When your brakes start talking, they’re not asking politely. A squeal at the stoplight, a grind the second you hit the pedal, a shake in the wheel when you slow down—those are warning signs. At Grace Automotive in Irving Park, we don’t wait around and guess. We check everything that actually stops your vehicle: pads, rotors, brake fluid, hoses, calipers, hardware, ABS sensors, the whole setup.
If something’s dangerous, you’ll see it with your own eyes. If it can wait a little, we’ll tell you that, too. No scare tactics. No “you need everything.” Just honest brake repair from a crew that’s been doing it in Chicago for decades.
What We Fix (Every Day)
- Brake pads worn thin or squealing
- Warped or rusted rotors causing vibration
- Soft pedal or spongy feel from bad brake fluid
- Grinding noise from metal-on-metal contact
- ABS & brake sensor issues
- Leaking brake lines or sticking calipers
- Brake fluid flushes & inspections
If it involves stopping your car, we’ve seen it, diagnosed it, and repaired it for someone right here in the neighborhood.
How We Diagnose Brakes
When you stop by, we’ll:
- Road test your car to feel the issue ourselves
- Measure the pads and rotors (not just eyeball them)
- Check fluid quality & pressure
- Inspect hoses, calipers & hardware
- Show you what we find before quoting anything
You’ll know exactly what matters, what doesn’t, and what your options cost. That’s it. No mystery repairs.
Why Chicago Drivers Pick Us for Brake Repair
- We prove the problem, not just name it.
- We use quality parts that last in Chicago weather (salt, potholes, stop-and-go traffic).
- We do the job the same day when possible.
- We don’t pad estimates with things you don’t need.
- We explain it so you can make a smart decision, not a pressured one.
You’re not a ticket number here. You’re a local driver who wants to stop safely and not get ripped off. We get it.
Signs You Need Brakes Now
That squeal that didn’t go away
Grinding like metal dragging
Steering wheel vibration while braking
Soft, squishy pedal
Brake light or ABS light on
Burning smell after stopping
If it sounds bad, feels bad, or smells bad, it’s worth checking before it gets expensive.
Serving the Northwest Side
We’re right in Irving Park, near Montrose and Pulaski, and most of our brake repairs come from folks in Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Old Irving, Avondale, Mayfair, and the surrounding blocks. Chicago traffic is rough on brakes—stoplights, tight turns, winter salt, quick stops. We see the same problems every day, and we fix them the way they should be fixed.
Get Your Brakes Checked Today
We’ll take a look, walk you through it, and help you choose the best option for your budget and your car.
📞 Call us: (773) 545-6770
📍 Grace Automotive, 3756 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
🕘 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
Or book online—we’ll confirm quickly.
No pressure. No guessing. Just brakes fixed the right way.