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Tire Shop & Brake Repair in Topeka, KS
Brakes and tires are the two systems that actually keep you off the shoulder of I-70. As a working tire shop and brake shop in Topeka, KS, Ryan does brake jobs and tire work on cars, half-tons, and three-quarter-tons at the NW Topeka Blvd shop, and will tell you straight when a rotor can be reused and when it cannot.
What We Use
Quality Parts & Materials
We use the brands and materials we trust on our own vehicles, not the cheapest thing on the shelf.
- Wagner ThermoQuiet and Akebono ceramic brake pads
- Centric and Raybestos rotors (blank and drilled/slotted on request)
- Cardone and Centric remanufactured calipers
- Valvoline DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid
- Road Force balancing weights and stems from TR-413 to TR-418 truck stems
- AC Delco wheel bearings and hub assemblies when needed
Who We Serve
Vehicles We Work On
If you do not see your vehicle below, call Ryan. Chances are we can help.
SUVs and crossovers
Half-ton, 3/4-ton, and 1-ton pickup trucks
Minivans and family haulers
Classic cars (drum brake rebuilds and disc conversions)
The Process
How a Brakes & Tires Job Goes
Single-axle brake job runs 90 minutes to 2.5 hours. Four tires mounted and balanced takes about 60 to 90 minutes.
1
Wheels off and brake inspection
20 to 30 minMeasure pad thickness, rotor thickness with a micrometer, and check caliper slides, hoses, and parking brake.
2
Tire inspection and rotation
15 to 25 minCheck tread depth corner by corner, look for cupping or feathering, and rotate per the recommended pattern.
3
Pad and rotor replacement (per axle)
60 to 90 minReplace pads and rotors, clean and lube slide pins, and seat the new pads properly before letting the truck down.
4
Balance and mount (if doing tires)
15 to 20 min per wheelMount on the Hunter-style machine, road force balance, and torque lugs to spec in a star pattern.
5
Test drive and brake bed-in
15 to 20 minDrive it, do a proper bed-in procedure on new pads, and check for pulling, noise, or pedal feel issues.
From the Shop
Real Brakes & Tires Work in Topeka
A look at the kind of work that comes through the shop.
Good to Know
Brakes & Tires Questions
Yes. Total Turf & Auto on NW Topeka Blvd is a working tire shop and brake shop. We mount, balance, and rotate tires, and handle brake pads, rotors, and calipers. Call (785) 925-4040 to schedule.
No. If they measure above the discard thickness stamped on the rotor and are not warped or grooved, they can be resurfaced or reused. Ryan will measure them in front of you if you want to see.
Most drivers get 30,000 to 70,000 miles out of a set of pads. City driving in Topeka and a lot of stop-and-go on Wanamaker shortens that. Highway commuters get more life out of them.
We do alignment checks and will tell you if your vehicle needs one. For the actual alignment we partner with a nearby shop that has a dedicated rack, since doing it right requires equipment we do not duplicate.
Yes. Have them shipped to the shop or bring them in. We charge a standard mount and balance fee per wheel.
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