Brake service in South Winnipeg
Brakes wear a little with every stop. The early signs are worth acting on.
Signs it is time
- A squeal or a grinding noise when you brake
- The pedal feels soft, sinks, or sits lower than it used to
- The car pulls to one side under braking
- A shake in the pedal or the steering wheel as you slow down
- A brake warning light on the dash
What a brake inspection usually covers
- Thickness of the pads and shoes
- Rotors and drums: thickness, scoring, uneven wear and runout
- Calipers, slides and mounting hardware
- Brake hoses and metal lines, for leaks and corrosion
- Brake fluid level and condition
- Parking brake
What your vehicle needs depends on its make, age and condition.
How a visit works at Kendall's Automotive
Request a time
Choose what the car needs and a weekday at least 48 hours ahead. We get back to you to confirm the time.
Drop the car off
In person during opening hours, or leave the keys in our early-bird and night-owl drop box.
The shop looks at the car
Shop to confirm: how you quoteThe shop looks at the car and tells you what it found.
Shuttle, then pick-up
Local shuttle service to your home or office.
- Key drop boxEarly-bird and night-owl drop-off, for when we are closed.
- Local shuttleA ride to your home or office.
- Free service remindersWe let you know when maintenance is due.
About the price
There are no prices on this site. What a repair involves depends on the vehicle and on what an inspection finds.
Ask the shop for a quote when you book or call. Shop to confirm: how you quote
Part of the NAPA AUTOPRO network
Kendall's Automotive is a NAPA AUTOPRO service centre.
The network’s Peace of Mind Limited Warranty applies to qualifying parts and labour on the repairs and services it lists, when the work is originally performed at a NAPA AUTOPRO service centre. Conditions apply: the full terms are on the network’s site.
Shop to confirm: what the warranty covers and the current term
What customers say about the shop
Read reviews4.96 / 5
238 reviews on the shop’s current reviews page
Most are marked there as coming from the NAPA Customer Satisfaction Index. As of October 2026. See them on the shop’s current site
4.6 / 5
Google rating on the shop’s Google Maps listing
As of October 2026. Shop to confirm: number of Google reviews See the listing on Google Maps
Questions people ask
Is it safe to keep driving if the brakes grind?
Grinding often means the friction material is worn away and metal is rubbing on metal. That lengthens stopping distances and damages the rotors, so have the car looked at before driving it further than you must.
Why do my brakes squeal first thing in the morning?
Overnight moisture leaves a thin film of rust on the rotors, and the first few stops wipe it off. A squeal that goes away after a few stops is usually nothing to worry about. One that stays is worth an inspection.
Do pads and rotors always get replaced together?
That is decided by measurement with the wheel off: how thick the rotors still are, and whether they are scored or run out of true. The shop will tell you what it finds.
How often should brake fluid be changed?
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. The interval differs by vehicle: the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual gives it.
Book a brake visit
Three short steps, then we confirm the time with you. Or call us, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM.