Trusted Brake Repair in Holmes, NY

Your Brakes Are Your Most Important Safety System

Your brakes are the single most important safety system on your vehicle. When they start to feel off — a squeal, a grinding noise, a soft pedal, or a pull to one side — it's not something to ignore. At Metric Motors in Holmes, NY, we offer a free brake inspection to every customer, so you can get straight answers from an ASE-Certified technician before anything gets worse.

We've been the go-to brake shop for drivers in Dutchess and Putnam Counties for over 45 years. Family-owned, fair-priced, and honest — we'll tell you what your brakes actually need, what can wait, and what can't.

Claim Your Free Brake Inspection

Bring your vehicle to our Holmes, NY shop for a free, no-obligation brake inspection. We'll remove at least one front wheel, measure your pad thickness, inspect your rotors, check your brake fluid condition, test pedal feel, and give you a clear written report. If you need work, we'll give you an up-front estimate. If everything's fine, we'll tell you that too — no pressure, no upsell.

Signs Your Brakes Need Attention

• Squealing or squeaking when you press the brake

• Grinding, scraping, or metallic noise while braking

• Brake pedal feels soft, spongy, or sinks to the floor

• Steering wheel shakes or vibrates when braking

• Vehicle pulls to one side during a stop

• Brake warning light or ABS light on dashboard

• Longer stopping distances than usual

• Burning smell after hard braking

Any of these signs could indicate worn pads, damaged rotors, leaking brake lines, contaminated brake fluid, or a failing caliper. Caught early, most brake issues are straightforward fixes. Ignored, they can become expensive — or dangerous.

Our Brake Services

• Brake pad replacement (ceramic, semi-metallic, or OEM-spec)

• Rotor resurfacing or replacement

• Caliper rebuilds and replacement

• Brake line and hose inspection and repair

• Master cylinder diagnosis and replacement

• Brake fluid flush (recommended every 30,000 miles or 2 years)

• ABS and traction control diagnostics

• Parking brake service

• Wheel bearing inspection and replacement

• Brake sensor replacement for European vehicles (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi)

We service domestic and European vehicles with OEM and OEM-equivalent parts. Every brake job is backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile guarantee.