California Brake & Lamp Service in San Ramon, CA

The purpose of brake and lamp inspection is to ensure your vehicle is in a safe operating condition. When a vehicle owner applies for a Salvage Title, they will be required by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles to provide a brake and a lamp certificate to register the vehicle. Ace Auto Repair & Tire is licensed by the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair to conduct Brake and Lamp inspections. Our ASE & BAR certified technicians will go through a detailed checklist of your brake and lamp systems. Below is a summary of the items our technician will inspect to ensure your vehicle is road worthy. We are qualified to make any necessary repairs the may be needed to bring you vehicle into a certifiable state.

Brake System

•  Brake linings, rotors and / or drums cannot be worn below minimum specifications
•  All braking components must be installed correctly and be in working order
•  Check for signs of leakage in the hydraulic system
•  Check operation of warning lamps and confirm none are illuminated
•  Check emergency brake operation (must be capable of holding the vehicle on 6% grade)
•  Vehicle must be able to stop in less than 20 feet at speed for 25mph

Lamp System

•  All original lighting equipment must function properly
•  Headlamps and adjusting hardware must function as designed
•  Excessively dull lenses may need to be polished or replaced
•  All reflectors and lenses must be intact and not cracked or contain moisture
•  No body damage that interferes with the visibility of lighting equipment