Brake Repair in Riverton, UT

Master AutoTech Riverton handles brake repair for drivers across Riverton, Herriman and South Jordan, from a quick pad swap to a full rotor, caliper and brake line job. We inspect first, explain what we find before any work starts, and back the repair with our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty*.

12600 South is stop-and-go at rush hour, and trips down the canyons put extra heat into your brakes. Our shop is on 12600 South near Park Avenue, so a brake inspection is an easy stop on the way home.

Brakes rarely fail without warning. Here’s what the most common signs usually mean:

• Squealing or squeakingThe pad wear indicator is touching the rotor, so your pads are getting thin.
• Grinding or scrapingOften metal-on-metal from pads worn through, which damages rotors quickly.
• Soft or sinking pedalAir or moisture in the fluid, or a leak in the lines or master cylinder.
• Pulsing pedal or shaky wheelUsually warped or unevenly worn rotors.
• Pulling to one sideA sticking caliper, uneven pad wear or contaminated brake linings.
• Brake or ABS lightLow fluid, worn pads or an ABS fault. Don’t ignore it.

We work on both disc and drum brakes, whether your vehicle has discs all around or drums in the rear.

We post our current specials on the coupons and specials page. Bring the offer on your phone and show your technician at checkout.

Brake repair cost depends on what your vehicle needs, not a flat menu price. The biggest factors are whether you need pads only or pads and rotors, whether it’s the front axle, rear axle or both, your vehicle’s make and the parts grade you choose, and whether calipers, hoses or fluid need attention too. Trucks, SUVs and performance vehicles use larger components that cost more. We inspect first and give you an estimate before any work starts, so there are no surprises.

We keep our prices competitive and upfront: you get an estimate and approve it before any work starts.

Need to spread out the cost? Master AutoTech offers several financing options, including the Goodyear Credit Card (6-month special financing on purchases of $250 or more), the Synchrony Car Care credit card, the 1stMILE Mastercard, Snap Finance, Acima, Surepay and RC Willey financing. Ask the Riverton team which options apply to your brake repair.

Our Riverton techs service brakes on nearly every car, truck and SUV on Utah roads, including:

• Toyota
• Honda
• Ford
• Chevrolet
• GMC
• Ram
• Jeep
• Subaru
• Nissan
• Hyundai
• Kia
• Dodge

Have your brakes inspected every 10,000 to 15,000 miles or at least once a year, and more often if you tow or drive the canyons. Most brake pads last 30,000 to 70,000 miles, but stop-and-go traffic on 12600 South wears them faster. Utah’s road salt also corrodes rotors, calipers and brake lines through the winter.

Between visits, a quick check can catch problems early:

1. Look. Through the wheel spokes, pad material should be thicker than about 1/4 inch. Deep grooves on the rotor mean it’s time for service.
2. Listen. Drive with the radio off. Squealing, grinding or clicking under braking needs a closer look.
3. Feel. The pedal should be firm and stop well above the floor. Pulsing, pulling or a sinking pedal means book an inspection.

Knowing the parts makes your estimate easier to understand:

• Hydraulic systemYour brakes use leverage, hydraulic pressure and friction to stop the car every time you press the pedal.
• Brake fluidThe pedal pushes fluid through the lines to the calipers, which press the pads against the rotors.
• Pads & rotorsThe friction pair that actually stops each wheel. Older vehicles use shoes and drums in the rear.
• Master cylinderTurns pedal pressure into hydraulic pressure. It’s built to last, but leaks or internal wear mean replacement.

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We’re a family-owned shop that treats every vehicle like it belongs to a neighbor. Master AutoTech started as Master Muffler in 1963 and grew into Utah’s largest auto repair franchise. Every technician here earns ASE certification within 90 days of joining the team. Meet our team.

You’ll find us on 12600 South near Park Avenue, near the Riverton Post Office, a short drive from Bangerter Highway. Look for our red Master AutoTech entrance and monument sign on 12600 South and pull into our lot.

Wait in our waiting room with free Wi-Fi, or step out while we work: Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s are a short walk east. We take care of drivers from Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, Bluffdale and Draper every day.

Drivers come to Master AutoTech Riverton for brake repair from across Riverton, Herriman and South Jordan.

• Riverton
• Herriman
• South Jordan
• Bluffdale
• Draper
• West Jordan
• Sandy