AUTO BRAKE SERVICE & SYSTEMS

Braking Systems

The brake system is actually composed of two kinds of systems---Hydraulics and Friction Materials. Here's what happens within these systems between the time your foot hits the brake pedal and your car stops.


Hydraulics, Friction Materials & Types of Brakes

  • Master Cylinder:

    When pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the master cylinder creates hydraulic pressure which pushes brake fluid to the wheel brakes.

  • Brake Lines and Hoses:

    Steel brake lines and high pressure rubber hoses are the avenues through which the pressurized brake fluid travels.

  • Wheel Cylinders and Calipers:

    These are the hydraulic cylinders that apply pressure to the friction materials, causing your car to stop.

  • Disc Brake Pads and Drum Brake Shoes:

    These brake linings are composed of high temperature materials that create the friction that stops your car.

  • Disc Brakes:

    Disc brakes consist of a Disc Brake Rotor, which is attached to the wheel, and a Caliper, which holds the Disc Brake Pads. Hydraulic pressure from the Master Cylinder causes the Caliper Piston to clamp the Disc Brake Rotor between the Disc Brake Pads. This creates friction between the pads and rotor, causing your car to slow down or stop.

  • Drum Brakes:

    Drum brakes consist of a Brake Drum attached to the wheel, a Wheel Cylinder, Brake Shoes and Brake Return Springs. Hydraulic pressure from the Master Cylinder causes the Wheel Cylinder to press the Brake Shoes against the Brake Drum. This creates friction between the shoes and drum to slow or stop your car.

  • Parking Brake:

    The Parking Brake uses Cables to mechanically apply the brakes (usually the rear brake.) This is used to prevent the car from rolling when not being driven.

  • Anti-Lock Brakes: A System Built For Safety:

    Computer-controlled anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are a recently developed safety feature. When sudden stops are made, the ABS prevents wheel lock-up. The system is comprised of wheel-speed sensors that monitor wheel rotation, computer-controlled hydraulics that pulse the brakes on and off rapidly, and the on-board computer.



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  • "I was considering the purchase of a car from out of state (I'm located across the country). Leading Edge Auto Care performed a pre-sale inspection for me as well as a standard service for the current owner. Their assessment was thorough (29 point inspection and ran codes), honest, and straightforward. I can't thank them enough for their POV on the vehicle which helped inform my purchase decision. Shout out to David who helped me out on this seamlessly over the phone! Thanks again, Leading Edge!"

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  • Auto Repair Reviews Cape Coral

    "Got a serpentine belt changed here and it took the time they said it would. Very nice owner, very professional. I really like the clean facility! I can definitely see myself doing business here again in the future."

    Blake G

    More Reviews

  • "My jeep was here stuck in insurance hell for 4 months. Dave and the crew were thorough and stuck with the claim all the way. Thank you guys for the help."

    John Saad

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  • "I have taken my t-bucket to several local shops to have the carburetor tuned. Finally, I tried to tune it myself, big mistake!! Dave said he could help me. I had a rollback pick it up & transport it to the Leading Edge not running. In by less than 24 hrs Dave called me. Car is running best it ever has. Thank you Dave and your team."

    Dennis Owens

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  • "So far the best place I went to out in the cape. The staff is very professional and friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely the best experience I had with any automotive business. If I could rate 10 stars I would. And I would definitely refer them to anyone needing auto care or service work done. Will definitely be coming back for anything auto related"

    D Mitchell

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  • "David, Ron, and Alex are absolutely amazing. It's been an absolute pleasure to have done business with them. They did a fantastic job on my Stillen Catback Exhaust for my Stinger. They are fair and very reasonable. The price was right and fair furthermore the quality and workmanship were top notch. Moving forward this will be the only place I come to for all my automotive needs. I highly recommend them! When you call feel free to use me as a reference."

    Miguel Figueroa

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  • "Nice, clean shop. Great service and friendly employees."

    Steve LaBrant

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  • "I was considering the purchase of a car from out of state (I'm located across the country). Leading Edge Auto Care performed a pre-sale inspection for me as well as a standard service for the current owner. Their assessment was thorough (29 point inspection and ran codes), honest, and straightforward. I can't thank them enough for their POV on the vehicle which helped inform my purchase decision. Shout out to David who helped me out on this seamlessly over the phone! Thanks again, Leading Edge!"

    Tyler Coster

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Braking Systems

The brake system is actually composed of two kinds of systems---Hydraulics and Friction Materials. Here's what happens within these systems between the time your foot hits the brake pedal and your car stops.


Hydraulics, Friction Materials & Types of Brakes

  • Master Cylinder:

    When pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the master cylinder creates hydraulic pressure which pushes brake fluid to the wheel brakes.

  • Brake Lines and Hoses:

    Steel brake lines and high pressure rubber hoses are the avenues through which the pressurized brake fluid travels.

  • Wheel Cylinders and Calipers:

    These are the hydraulic cylinders that apply pressure to the friction materials, causing your car to stop.

  • Disc Brake Pads and Drum Brake Shoes:

    These brake linings are composed of high temperature materials that create the friction that stops your car.

  • Disc Brakes:

    Disc brakes consist of a Disc Brake Rotor, which is attached to the wheel, and a Caliper, which holds the Disc Brake Pads. Hydraulic pressure from the Master Cylinder causes the Caliper Piston to clamp the Disc Brake Rotor between the Disc Brake Pads. This creates friction between the pads and rotor, causing your car to slow down or stop.

  • Drum Brakes:

    Drum brakes consist of a Brake Drum attached to the wheel, a Wheel Cylinder, Brake Shoes and Brake Return Springs. Hydraulic pressure from the Master Cylinder causes the Wheel Cylinder to press the Brake Shoes against the Brake Drum. This creates friction between the shoes and drum to slow or stop your car.

  • Parking Brake:

    The Parking Brake uses Cables to mechanically apply the brakes (usually the rear brake.) This is used to prevent the car from rolling when not being driven.

  • Anti-Lock Brakes: A System Built For Safety:

    Computer-controlled anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are a recently developed safety feature. When sudden stops are made, the ABS prevents wheel lock-up. The system is comprised of wheel-speed sensors that monitor wheel rotation, computer-controlled hydraulics that pulse the brakes on and off rapidly, and the on-board computer.



We proudly service the Brake Repair needs of customers in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, and all of Southwest Florida.

REQUEST SERVICE

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  • Auto Repair Reviews Cape Coral

    "Got a serpentine belt changed here and it took the time they said it would. Very nice owner, very professional. I really like the clean facility! I can definitely see myself doing business here again in the future."

    Blake G

    More Reviews

  • "My jeep was here stuck in insurance hell for 4 months. Dave and the crew were thorough and stuck with the claim all the way. Thank you guys for the help."

    John Saad

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  • "I have taken my t-bucket to several local shops to have the carburetor tuned. Finally, I tried to tune it myself, big mistake!! Dave said he could help me. I had a rollback pick it up & transport it to the Leading Edge not running. In by less than 24 hrs Dave called me. Car is running best it ever has. Thank you Dave and your team."

    Dennis Owens

    Button

  • "So far the best place I went to out in the cape. The staff is very professional and friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely the best experience I had with any automotive business. If I could rate 10 stars I would. And I would definitely refer them to anyone needing auto care or service work done. Will definitely be coming back for anything auto related"

    D Mitchell

    Button

  • "David, Ron, and Alex are absolutely amazing. It's been an absolute pleasure to have done business with them. They did a fantastic job on my Stillen Catback Exhaust for my Stinger. They are fair and very reasonable. The price was right and fair furthermore the quality and workmanship were top notch. Moving forward this will be the only place I come to for all my automotive needs. I highly recommend them! When you call feel free to use me as a reference."

    Miguel Figueroa

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  • "Nice, clean shop. Great service and friendly employees."

    Steve LaBrant

    Button

  • "I was considering the purchase of a car from out of state (I'm located across the country). Leading Edge Auto Care performed a pre-sale inspection for me as well as a standard service for the current owner. Their assessment was thorough (29 point inspection and ran codes), honest, and straightforward. I can't thank them enough for their POV on the vehicle which helped inform my purchase decision. Shout out to David who helped me out on this seamlessly over the phone! Thanks again, Leading Edge!"

    Tyler Coster

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