Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment
850 S Rock Blvd Sparks, Nevada 89431| (775) 358-5486

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Brake Service At Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment In Sparks

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most Sparks drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake system ...
Published on: May 18, 2025

Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)

Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day.  And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum.  When it comes to...
Published on: May 04, 2025

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

If you’ve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, that’s a signal that you shouldn’t ignore.  A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. ...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)

If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon.  That’s because your brakes are extraordina...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024

Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)

Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle?  It matters.  Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Apr 22, 2024

How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)

If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: Oct 16, 2023

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal.  Let's start with the...
Published on: Jul 30, 2023