# Brake Check Plus Brake Job Bundle > A photo brake inspection, pads and hardware on the axle that needs them, and a road test, for less than separate tickets. Get your written brake estimate. Source: https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/specials/brake-safety-inspection-bundle/ Last updated: 2026-09-17 Business: Goodyear Elite Tire Upland, 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, (909) 608-7699 **TL;DR:** This bundle pairs a **photo brake inspection** with **pads and hardware on the axle that needs it** and a **road test**. Rotors are replaced only if they measure bad. The Brake Check + Brake Job bundle starts with a photo inspection of your brakes, then replaces pads and hardware on the axle that needs them, and finishes with a road test. Rotors are replaced only when they measure bad. It costs less than paying for an inspection and a brake job separately, and the estimate comes first. ## How does the brake check and brake job bundle work? The inspection and the repair are priced as one visit instead of two separate charges. First we pull the wheels, measure pad thickness and rotor condition, and photograph what we find. If an axle needs pads, the bundle covers the pads and hardware on that axle. If the brakes are fine, you pay only for the check and drive away. That second outcome matters. The bundle is not a promise that you will buy a brake job. It is a lower combined price when the inspection shows one is needed. ## Why only the axle that needs it? Front brakes usually do most of the stopping and wear faster than the rears. Replacing all four corners when only the front pads are low spends money on parts with life left. We measure each axle and recommend work only where the numbers show it. You see the measurements and photos for both axles on your estimate. A common upsell in the industry is "we'll do all four while we're in there." We skip it. If the rear pads are close to the limit, we mark them as can-wait with a rough idea of when to check again. ## When are rotors added to the job? Rotors are added only when they measure below the minimum thickness stamped on them, show deep grooves, or cause a pulsation you can feel in the pedal. We measure with a micrometer and write the reading down. If the rotors pass, new pads go on the existing rotors. Any rotor work is written as its own line on the estimate. For a side-by-side view of pad and rotor options, see [brake service packages](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/specials/brake-service-packages/). ## What will the inspection photos show you? The photos show pad thickness next to a reference, the rotor surface, and anything leaking or damaged, such as a wet caliper or a cracked hose. They are taken before any recommendation is made, so you are looking at the same thing the technician saw. You can ask the advisor to walk you through each one. This is part of how every inspection works here. See [digital vehicle inspections](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/services/digital-vehicle-inspections/) for how photos are shared. ## Who is the brake check bundle a good fit for? It fits any driver who hears a new brake noise, feels a change in the pedal, or simply has not had the brakes measured in a while. It is especially useful for parents who carry kids every day, commuters in stop-and-go traffic, and anyone who tows. The check tells you where you stand, and the bundle price applies if an axle needs pads. | Driver | Why the bundle helps | |---|---| | Parent on school runs | Measured answer, photos, and a road test before the car goes back into daily use | | Freeway commuter | Stop-and-go traffic wears front pads faster; the check shows how fast | | Truck owner who tows | Heat from towing is checked on pads, rotors, and fluid | | Used-car buyer | A baseline on brake condition right after purchase | Parents can read more on the [safety-focused parents page](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/customer-types/safety-focused-parents/). ## How does pairing the check and the job save a return trip? When the inspection and the repair are separate tickets, a driver often gets the check, leaves to think it over, and comes back another day for the pads. With the bundle, the wheels are already off and the measurements are fresh, so an approved pad job can go ahead on the same visit. One check-in, one wait, one road test. - **Same visit:** the axle that measured low is done while the car is on the lift. - **Same photos:** the pictures you approved from are the ones on your invoice. - **Same price rule:** the bundle price only applies when a pad job is needed. If you want time to decide, that is fine. The estimate stays on file, and you can book the repair when you are ready. Before you call, the [brake wear guidance tool](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/calculators/brake-wear/) helps you describe what you are noticing. ## Why does the bundle end with a road test? A brake job is not finished until the car stops the way it should. The road test confirms a firm pedal, a straight stop without pulling, and no new noise. If anything feels off, the car goes back on the lift before you get the keys. After that, we walk you through the invoice, which matches the estimate you approved. If a noise returns after you drive away, bring the car back. We inspect first and fix anything the shop caused without an argument. More on brakes: [brake service](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/services/brake-service/). ## Needed now versus can wait ### Needed now - Pads at or below minimum thickness - Grinding or metal-to-metal noise - A soft pedal or a brake fluid leak - Rotors below the stamped minimum ### Can wait - Rear pads with life left when only the fronts are low - Rotors that measure in spec but look cosmetically worn - Upgraded pads on a commuter car that does not tow ## Our process 1. **Note the symptom:** Tell us what you hear or feel, in your own words. 2. **Pull wheels and measure:** Pads and rotors are measured on both axles. 3. **Photograph and estimate:** You get photos and a written estimate for the axle that needs work. 4. **Replace pads and hardware:** After approval, new pads and hardware go on; rotors only if they measured bad. 5. **Road-test and walk through:** We drive the car, confirm the stop, and review the invoice with you. ## What's included - Brake inspection on both axles - Pad and rotor measurements in writing - Photos of brake condition - Pads on the axle that needs them - New hardware with the pad job - Rotors only when they measure bad - Road test after the repair ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you check my brakes? Yes. The inspection measures pads and rotors on both axles and includes photos. If an axle needs work, the brake job is added at the bundle price. If not, you pay only for the check. The estimate comes before any repair. ### My brakes are grinding. Can you look at them? Yes, and grinding should not wait. It often means metal is touching metal, which can damage rotors quickly. Call (909) 608-7699 and tell us. If it feels unsafe, ask us about the safest way to get the car here. ### How long do brake pads usually last? It varies widely with driving style, vehicle weight, and traffic. Stop-and-go commuting and towing wear pads faster than steady highway miles. Measuring is the only reliable answer, which is why every brake visit here starts with an inspection. ### I need brakes before I drive the kids. How fast can you help? Call (909) 608-7699 and describe the symptom. Same-day brake work depends on bay space and parts. We will tell you honestly whether the car seems safe to drive in and what time we can take it. ### What is not included in the brake check bundle? Calipers, brake hoses, ABS diagnosis, and brake fluid service are not part of the bundle. If the inspection finds a problem with any of them, it is written as a separate line with a photo, labeled needed now or can wait, and quoted before any work. ### Can I see the old brake pads after the job? Yes. Ask the advisor and we will set the old pads aside so you can see them at pickup next to the photos from the inspection. It is an easy way to check that what was replaced matches what was measured. ### Is it safe to drive home if my pads measure low? The advisor will tell you what the measurements mean for your car. Pads near the limit but not metal on metal can often be booked soon. Grinding, a soft pedal, or a leak should be fixed before the car goes back into daily use. ## Related pages - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/services/brake-service/ - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/specials/brake-service-packages/ - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/about/resources/calculators/brake-wear/ - https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/book-appointment/ --- Call (909) 608-7699 or book at https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/book-appointment/