Graham Auto Repair

What are the signs you need new brakes? We understand that maintaining you car can be both rewarding and puzzling. One crucial part of your vehicle that demands attention is your brake system. So we are here to guide you through 5 signs that your brakes need extra attention. To help ensure your safety and peace of mind on the road! 1. Squeaky Symphonies: Have you ever noticed a high-pitched squeal when you apply your brakes? This can be a clear sign that your brake pads are getting worn down. Most brake pads have built-in wear indicators that will emit a sound when the pads are worn down. This sound is to ensure you never miss the memo! To let you know it's time to replace your brakes, before it becomes dangerous to drive. 2. Vibrations and Shakes: Does your car shake or vibrate when you brake? Warped brake rotors could be the culprit. This not only affects your vehicle's performance. It also poses a safety risk! There are other things that can cause your vehicle to vibrate ... read more

2023 will be our fourth year participating in the Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser. In 2020 we donated $824.75; in 2021 we donated $1,345.90; in 2022 we donated $2,855.25. We can't wait to see how much money this year’s fundraiser will bring to fight breast cancer!! Call us to schedule an appointment today. If you'd like to learn more about Brakes for Breasts, read some quick FAQs in our blog below. You can also learn more on their website: www.BrakesforBreasts.com Want to know how to get Free Brake Pads at Graham Auto Repair? During the month of October, we are offering free brake pads to our customers with cars and light trucks. As our customer you will only pay for the labor costs and any other parts necessary to complete the brake service. HUGE thank you to O'Reilly Auto Parts for providing the free brake pads to ... read more

How do you know when to change brake pads? Knowing when to change your brake pads is important! Not only for your safety, but for the longevity of your vehicle. Brake pads are located between the caliper and the rotor. Their purpose is to create friction to help slow down or stop your car. Over time they will wear out, which will impact their performance and your safety. There are a few signs that indicate its time for a change! When Braking it Feels Spongy Pay attention to how the brakes feel when you use them. Does it feel spongy when you press down on the brakes? Spongy may feel like you're pushing against a spring. This may indicate there is air in your brake system or that you have contaminated brake fluid. You may also have a bulging brake hose or a sticking caliper. In some instances it can also mean that the brake pads have worn down and need to be replaced ... read more

2022 will be our third year participating in the Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser. In 2020 we donated $824.75 and in 2021 we donated $1,345.90. We are looking forward to seeing how much money this year’s fundraiser will bring to fight breast cancer!! Call us to schedule an appointment today. If you'd like to learn more about Brakes for Breasts, read some quick FAQs in our blog below. You can also learn more on their website: www.BrakesforBreasts.com Want to know how to get Free Brake Pads at Graham Auto Repair? During the month of October, we are offering free brake pads to our customers with cars and light trucks. As our customer you will only pay for the labor costs and any other parts necessary to complete the brake service. HUGE thank you to Napa Auto Parts fo ... read more

Blooper Video | Brakes for Breasts 2021 Monday Motivation: In case you were under the impression that I record these videos in one take, here is a Blooper Video for you!     Click on the link to Read our Blog with all the details about Brakes for Breasts at Graham Auto Repair: https://www.grahamautorepair.com/blog/brakes-for-breasts-2021 If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with us, you can call us at 253-847-2221. You can also send us a Message using the Chat Feature on our website. Just look for the Blue Chat Symbol at the bottom right of your screen! Follow us on Social Media:    ... read more

Brakes for Breasts 2021 What is Brakes for Breasts? The Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser started in 2011 with five Automotive Repair Shops in Cleveland, Ohio. Now it has grown to hundreds of Independent Auto Repair Shops across the United States and Canada. Since its formation, shops have been raising funds through Brakes for Breasts for Breast Cancer Vaccine research. As of 2021 this fundraiser has brought in over one million dollars!  How Does Brakes for Breasts Work? During the month of October, Graham Auto Repair is offering Free Brake Pads to our customers with cars and light trucks. As our customer you will only pay for the labor and any other parts necessary to complete the Brake Service. To take advantage of this offer please contact us by October 29, 2021 to schedule your appointment.   At the end of the Fundraising season we will take ... read more

    Brakes for Breasts 2020 Results   Watch this video for an update on how much money we were able to donate toward the Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser for 2020. Thank you to everyone who came to Graham Auto Repair during the campaign to have their Brakes Serviced at our Shop! Our donation was made possible because of you! Update from the 2020 Brakes for Breasts Campaign: 2020 was the 10 year anniversary for the Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser, and it was their best fundraising year since they started! They surpassed $200k in donations this year, making their total donations over the past 10 years over $1 million dollars! That is awesome news, and we are so thankful that we were able to participate in 2020. We are looking forward to participating again in October 2021! Here are the links to our Social Media Pages and our Website: TikTok ... read more

Brakes for Breasts Fundraising Campaign Free Brake Pads or Brake Shoes In October at Graham Auto Repair     During the Month of October, Graham Auto Repair in Pierce County, WA, along with more than 100 Independent Auto Repair Shops across the United States, are raising funds for a Breast Cancer Vaccine as part of the Brakes for Breast fundraiser. For every Brake Service that we perform during the campaign, our customers will receive Free Brake Pads for their service. Napa Standard Parts of Greater Pierce County has partnered with us by agreeing to donate the Brake Pads for each Brake Service performed at Graham Auto Repair during the campaign. Customers will be responsible to pay for the labor costs and any other parts that may be necessary. At the end of the month, we will total up all Brake Services that we performed during the campaign and donate 10% of that total to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Fund. If you are in need of a Brake Service and want ... read more

When to Change Brake Pads Watch this Video on YouTube: What Are Brake Pads? Brakes are one of the most important parts of any vehicle! They help to ensure that you and your passengers are safe on the road. That is why it's so important to know When to Change your Brake Pads. The easiest way to find out is by scheduling a Brake Inspection. Most of us wait until something breaks before we actually look into fixing it. With an Automobile this can often be a mistake! Especially with something so vital as your Vehicle's Brakes. The last thing that any of us wants is: to find out that our Brakes are bad in an emergency, when it's too late! If someone runs out in front of our car while we're driving; if someone slams on their brakes in front of us unexpectedly - those are both times that we really need to be able to depend on our Brakes. What Ar ... read more