Brake Pad Replacement Service in Kankakee, IL
Brake pads are a component of your vehicle that you should always be checking in on periodically, though it can prove difficult to do that when they are out of sight and out of mind. That’s why we at Midwest Transit Equipment are here to help you by detailing some basic information you should know about this aspect of your ride.
What Are Brake Pads?
Brake pads are one of several components that play an active role in your vehicle’s ability to travel around Kankakee without constantly going out of control. These parts are responsible for building up the friction needed to apply heat to the rotor and stop its spinning process. With that little bit of information, you can likely already see how significant of a role brake pads play in your ability to slow down at any given moment on the road. Because of this, it’s important to keep them in the best condition possible to perform, but you’ll find these components gradually wearing down due to the amount of usage they receive.
Warning Signs
While there are several factors that can cause your vehicle’s braking to feel shaky, the brake pads are not ones that you should ever rule out immediately. When you notice excessive grinding, shaking, or strange sounds upon putting your foot on the brake pedal, you’ll want to have the pads checked as soon as possible. Although you can do this process yourself by looking at these parts directly to see how thick or thin they are, we recommend letting one of our trained technicians do this for you at our Service Department. If you haven’t had the brake pads for your vehicle changed in its past 30,000 miles of travel, then there’s a good chance fresh components are in order. Of course, it’s always best to view the service times recommended by your specific model’s owner’s Manual.
Our Service Department
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to take a look at the variety of services we provide at our location. To do this, simply click the Service tab at the top of the page and select Service Department from the right side of the dropdown menu. From there, you can schedule your desired service and see what service specials we currently have on offer, as we frequently change them to give our customers chances to save some cash on their next visit. Our team is eager to get your auto back up and running at peak condition, that way you can go back to enjoying your smooth daily travels down Route 52! Contact us today to learn more.
What Are Some Signs Of Faulty Brake Pads?
- Excessive shaking
- Loud grinding
- An inability to brake effectively
Sales Hours
(800) 933-2412
| Monday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dealership Information
Testimonials
Outstanding Communication and Service
Teamwork That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Keeping our buses running safely and on time takes a lot of teamwork - and quick, reliable service makes all the difference. When you want to do the best, you partner with the best ”
Midwest is great
“ Parts and service are always helping me out. Whether I need a replacement part for my fleet or providing a service fixing something on one of my buses. I'd recommend them. They're busy, but service is quality and everyone is always friendly. ”
Great company
“ Midwest transit is a great company! Thanks John, for your all-star team. ”
Great to do business with
“ Eric and Jason really know their bus stuff! Great to do business with! ”
Quick Fix and Great Service – Thanks Wally!
“ Had an air conditioning condenser for our bus! Thanks Wally ”
No Complaints
“ Always great in getting our bus back to our facility as quick as possible. Never had an issue or complaint with their service. ”
Exceptional Team, Start to Finish
“ Let's begin in the Receptionist department - Excellent, friendly and Great attitude. Now parts department - Friendly, Great attitude and more. Garage department - Just WOW. Blew me away with friendliness. Now let's talk service Manager - Knows his stuff, no questions. Great, friendly and Very Helpful. Now Facility Manager, I wish i knew even Half of the Stuff he does. His mind must always be going, thinking, researching and So much Experience. Just Makes me humble to be in the same Room with him. ”
Friendly staff
“ Nice friendly staff ”
Helpful
“ Very friendly and helpful! ”
Very knowledgeable
“ They know buses. They are very willing to work with you on your needs and learn about what they need to do to make the buses right for your area. They are also very helpful and understanding when something needs changed. ”
A Decade of Excellence with Midwest Transit
“ Midwest Transit has been good to me. Their staff's professionalism from bus purchases to service to parts is perfect (and I'm not easily pleased) I've never gone wrong in my 10 years of dealing with this company. Keep it great Midwest Transit! Berry N Transit Rentals, Shenise Berry ”
Staff is nice and friendly
“ I been done there 3 times I love going to there location I work for a school bus company the first time I drove a bus back to Waukegan I loved the drive the busses are great they handle easily good staff nice and friendly ”
Always Great
“ Always a great job from Tim & Ken! ”
Dave Hoffman went above and beyond
“ Dave Hoffman went up and beyond for us in a time of need. Wonderful employee. ”
Excellent bus dealership
“ Midwest transit is an excellent bus dealership. We deliver a lot of units for them and the personnel on each location is a pleasure to deal with. I have to single out Tom he went above and beyond for me today I appreciate it. ”
Reliable Service That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Another bus driver and I drove up to this business where our Buses are serviced and warranty work is done. So we drove up there to retrieve one of our Schools Buses and bring it back to Joplin to get placed back into service. This business is on top of what they do and they do a spectacular job. ”
Wonderful experience
“ Awesome people and great service! They made buying a bus a wonderful experience and went out of their way to accommodate us. The Marshall facility is top notch. They have terrific staff in all departments. I would give a shout out to the employees that provided exceptional service, but I would just be naming them all. ”
Courteous
“ They were courteous with my arrival for our company purchase ”
Efficient Service
“ Very efficient and professional. ”
Close 

“ The team does an excellent job communicating about purchase orders and parts availability. They are quick to respond, great at sourcing parts even the hard-to-find ones, and always willing to go the extra mile. I have no complaints; they are knocking it out of the park. Shoutout to John and Zach for doing a great job! ”