Discount Brakes & Tire
Brakes, tires and alignments on East 12th Street for Oakland drivers who need the car back today.
About
A grinding noise under braking, a steering wheel that shakes at freeway speed, a tire that keeps losing air: these are the jobs that bring Oakland drivers to Discount Brakes & Tire on East 12th Street, between Lake Merritt and the Fruitvale district and a short hop from I-880. John Gomes is the manager on the chamber's record. The details here come from public business records; the owner has not yet reviewed them.
What the shop handles
A brake and tire shop of this kind usually covers the wear items that keep a car safe rather than deep engine work. Expect brake pads, rotors and drums, brake fluid, tires in the common passenger and light-truck sizes, mounting and balancing, flat repair, wheel alignment, and the shocks, struts and front-end parts that go with it. Oil changes and basic inspections are often available too.
Directory listings for the shop mention tires, brakes, alignments, shocks and struts, which fits the name. Whether it stocks a specific tire brand or size on the day is something to ask by phone.
Before you drive over
Bring the car with the noise still happening if you can, and describe when it occurs: cold starts, hard stops, turns. Ask for a written estimate that separates parts from labour, ask whether the quoted pads and rotors are original-equipment grade or aftermarket, and ask what the alignment check costs if it turns out not to be needed. For tires, have the size from the sidewall ready and ask whether the quote includes mounting, balancing, valve stems and disposal of the old set. Most brake jobs are same-visit work; ordering an unusual tire size can add a day or two.
Where customers come from
The location sits in the flatlands of East Oakland, reachable from Alameda, San Leandro and Emeryville in minutes, with Berkeley, Piedmont, Hayward and San Francisco within the wider service area across Alameda County.
Call 510-534-1010 to check availability. If this is your business, the SFBAYHCC can pass the listing to you to correct and complete.
Services
Typical for this type of businessReplacing worn pads, resurfacing or replacing rotors and drums, and bleeding the brake fluid, the routine brake work an Oakland commuter car needs every few years of stop-and-go driving.
Supplying passenger and light-truck tires in common sizes, then mounting, balancing and fitting new valve stems, with the old set disposed of as part of the job.
Adjusting camber, caster and toe so the car tracks straight and the tires wear evenly, usually recommended after new tires, a pothole hit or suspension work.
Replacing worn shock absorbers and strut assemblies that let the car bounce, nose-dive under braking or wander on the freeway, often paired with an alignment afterwards.
Patching or plugging a puncture in the tread, checking the tire for sidewall damage, and rotating the set front to back so all four tires wear at a similar rate.
A quick oil and filter change with a look over the belts, fluids, brakes and tire condition, the sort of visit that catches a problem before it strands you.
Details
Location and service area
Oakland, CA 94601-1014
Common questions
Typical for this type of businessHow do I know my brakes need attention?
Squealing when you brake, a grinding sound, a pulsing pedal, or the car pulling to one side are the usual signs. A shop can measure pad thickness in a few minutes; ask for the measurement so you know whether the work is urgent or can wait.
Do I have to replace all four tires at once?
Not always. On most front-wheel-drive cars two matching tires on the same axle is fine. All-wheel-drive vehicles often need four matched tires to avoid drivetrain wear, so tell the shop what you drive before you buy.
Should I get an alignment with new tires?
Most shops recommend it, since misalignment scrubs the edges off a new set quickly. Ask for the before-and-after printout from the alignment machine so you can see whether anything was actually out of specification.
How long does a brake job take?
A straightforward pad-and-rotor job on one axle is usually done the same visit, often in an hour or two. Seized calipers, unusual parts or a full fluid flush can extend that, so ask when you drop the car off.
Before you hire
- Ask for a written estimate that separates parts from labour before any work starts.
- Ask whether pads and rotors are original-equipment grade or aftermarket, and what the warranty is.
- Have your tire size from the sidewall ready and confirm what the tire quote includes.
- Ask to see the old parts or the alignment printout when you pick up the car.
- Check the shop's Bureau of Automotive Repair registration number, which must be displayed.
Resumen en español
Discount Brakes & Tire es un taller de frenos y llantas en la calle East 12th de Oakland, cerca de la autopista 880, entre el lago Merritt y el distrito de Fruitvale. Un taller de este tipo suele instalar pastillas y discos de freno, vender y montar llantas, hacer alineaciones y cambiar amortiguadores. Conviene pedir un presupuesto por escrito y llevar la medida de la llanta. El contacto registrado es John Gomes y el teléfono es 510-534-1010. Esta ficha se armó con registros públicos y todavía espera la confirmación del dueño.
Compiled from public business records held by the San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Sections marked as typical describe what a business of this kind usually offers, not what this business has confirmed.
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