A technician inspecting a front disc brake with a flashlight, the wheel removed

Brake inspection

Understand the condition of your brakes.

About 30 minNo payment today · pay in store

What’s included

A brake inspection gives you a starting point for understanding braking noise, vibration or wear. The required work depends on the vehicle and the condition of its braking components. The store can explain its findings, available repair options and estimated cost before you decide.

Inspect wear and condition
Discuss pad and rotor condition, visible leaks and the symptoms you have noticed.
Compare repair options
Review recommended parts, the work involved and why each item is included in the estimate.
Approve the work
Confirm the total, expected timing and applicable warranty before the repair starts.

How it works

Brake noise, vibration or a change in pedal feel should be described clearly to your advisor. A brake inspection helps identify the condition of pads, rotors and related components so you can review a repair estimate based on your vehicle, rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

Step 1: Pads, rotors and calipers
The technician checks pad and rotor wear and looks at the calipers and hoses for leaks, starting with what you noticed.
Step 2: Measured, not guessed
Pad thickness and rotor condition are measured, so the estimate rests on what your brakes actually show.
Step 3: You approve the work
You review an itemized estimate first. New pads or rotors go on only after you say yes.

Signs it’s time for brake inspection

Noise when braking
Vibration during braking
Routine brake inspection

Not sure what you need?

Start with an inspection. Your advisor explains what they find and what can wait, and nothing is done without your approval.

Book an inspection

What brings you in?

Choose what you’ve noticed. This helps you prepare for the conversation with your advisor.

Add your vehicle for this visit

Schedule brake inspection

The store confirms timing, inspection findings and the final estimate.

Your visit

What happens from booking to driving away, and how long brake inspection takes.

Book a time online
Choose a time from Anaheim’s calendar. No payment today.
Arrive at the store
Bring your vehicle to Anaheim, 2146 W. Lincoln Ave. Tell us what you’ve noticed.
About 30 min in the bay
Drop off or wait, your choice. Your advisor tells you before starting if your vehicle needs longer.
Approve, then pay
Nothing is done without your approval. You pay at the store once the work is done.

Clear pricing, before any work

Brake repair pricing varies by axle, parts, vehicle design and the condition of the system. A pad-only price does not describe every repair. Ask for an itemized estimate after inspection.

Brake inspection at Anaheim

Checking current store service choices…

Selected-store prices before any code and applicable tax. Your itemized quote is checked again before booking.

About 30 min in the bay

Fixed options are quoted online. Other services are priced by the shop before any work.
Nothing is done without your approval
No payment when you book. You pay at Anaheim after the work.

Book brake inspection

Current service offers

Ask about current savings when your store prepares the estimate. Offers change and may apply to specific services or vehicles.

Browse current offers

Present the offer and confirm eligibility before authorizing work. Discounts are not automatically combined.

Before your visit

Describe when the symptom happens, whether a warning light is on and any recent brake work. If braking performance has changed or you do not feel safe driving, call for assistance instead of relying on an online appointment.

Review your vehicles & service history

A closer look

The work, the parts and the drive afterward.

Worn and new brake pads
Caliper and rotor
Pad thickness, checked by gauge
Smooth, quiet stops

Your questions, answered

Still have a question? Call Anaheim: (714) 831-2188

Can I get a repair price before the inspection?

An inspection helps establish which parts and work are needed. A generic pad price may not represent the repair your vehicle requires; ask for a written estimate based on the findings.

What should I tell the advisor?

Describe the noise or feeling in your own words, when it happens and whether it is getting worse. You do not need to identify the faulty part.

How much does brake inspection cost?

It depends on your vehicle and what it needs, so your store quotes it after looking at the vehicle and before any work is done.

How long does brake inspection take?

Plan on about 30 min in the bay. Your advisor tells you before starting if your vehicle needs longer, for example when parts must be ordered.

Do I pay when I book?

No. Booking online is free and there is no payment today. You pay at Anaheim after the work is done.

Can I wait while it’s done?

Yes. When you book, choose whether you’ll wait or drop off your vehicle, and your store plans the visit around it.

Can I combine this with another service?

Yes. You can choose several services when you book. Your store reviews the work you chose, available parts and time needed before confirming.

Which stores offer brake inspection?

48 of our California stores offer it. Choose your store to see its hours and earliest time.