Complete Brake, Suspension & Tire Care in One Place
Keeping You Safe, Stable, and on the Road
Your vehicle’s braking, suspension, and tire systems work together to keep you in control, comfortable, and protected on every drive. At Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, our ASE-Certified Technicians inspect, maintain, and repair these essential systems with precision and care. Here’s how we help you stay confident behind the wheel.
Brake Service and Repair
From brake pads and rotors to fluid flushes and hydraulic system repairs, our team ensures your vehicle stops safely and predictably. We use high-quality parts and advanced testing equipment to maintain consistent braking performance under any driving condition.
Suspension and Steering
A properly tuned suspension keeps your vehicle stable, smooth, and responsive. We inspect shocks, struts, control arms, bushings, and steering components to identify wear before it becomes a safety issue - restoring ride quality and handling you can trust.
Tires and Alignment
Tires are the only part of your vehicle that touches the road, so every detail matters. We offer expert mounting, balancing, and rotation services, along with precision wheel alignments to maximize tire life, fuel efficiency, and traction in all weather conditions.
Welcoming new clients with vehicles 15 years old or newer;
proudly servicing existing clients’ vehicles of any year.
Our apologies, but we do not work on Salvage Title vehicles of any kind.
Brakes
Your braking system is a network-pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulic lines, ABS, and the brake booster all work together to stop smoothly and predictably. We start with measurements (pad/rotor thickness, runout, fluid condition) and a road test to feel pulsation, pull, or noise. Then we explain what’s worn, what’s borderline, and what can wait, so you get safe stopping power without unnecessary parts.
The Tom Dwyer Way
Brake Service
Pad and rotor replacement
Calipers/hoses/lines
Master cylinder & boosters
Brake fluid exchange (per spec)
Parking brake repair & adjustment
ABS diagnosis (sensors, modules, wiring)
Common Brake Problems
Squeal, grinding, or a metallic scrape
Steering wheel or pedal pulsation when braking
Soft or sinking brake pedal
Increased stopping distance
Car pulls to one side under braking
ABS light on
Suspension
Ride and handling come from more than shocks and struts-bushings, ball joints, control arms, and steering components keep the vehicle stable, aligned, and predictable. Wear is gradual, so the first clues are subtle: a thump over bumps, a floaty freeway feel, or tires feathering at the edges. We inspect each joint under load and verify with a road test before recommending repairs.
The Tom Dwyer Way
We identify the root cause (single component vs. system wear) and group repairs logically to restore geometry and save on duplicate labor. Post-repair alignments are performed to factory specs to protect tires and ensure straight tracking.
What we Service
Shocks/struts
Control arms & bushings
Ball joints & tie rods
Sway bar links/bushings
Wheel bearings
Steering racks
Springs / Alignments
Common Suspension Problems
Clunks, rattles, or knocking on rough roads
Drifting/floaty ride
Nose-diving, or excessive body roll
Uneven/rapid tire wear
Steering wander or wheel shake
Vehicle sits uneven
Feels harsh over small bumps
Tires
Tires are your only contact with the road, so traction, braking distance, and ride quality all start here. We help you pick the right tire for how you drive-wet grip, snow performance, tread life, noise, and load rating all matter. Professional mounting, balancing, rotations, and alignments keep new rubber performing like new.
The Tom Dwyer Way
We measure tread depth across the tire, check age and damage, and review your driving mix (city/highway/mountain). If alignment or suspension is accelerating wear, we fix that first so your new tires last.
Tire Service
New tire sales (most brands)
Mount & road-force balance
TPMS service
Tire repairs (where safe/standards-compliant)
Rotations
2- and 4-wheel alignments
Common Tire Problems
Tires that pull or drift
Constant steering correction
Cupping or feathering
Inside/outside edge wear
Vibration at highway speeds
Poor wet traction or increased stopping distance
Featured Reviews
Courtney RosenthalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a good experience with Tom Dwyer and recommend them. My service rep was Perry, who did a great job working with me and communicating about the work. It turned out to be a bit pricey (ouch!), but they caught some things my previous mechanic had missed during regular service. My car has been eating batteries every two years and my previous mechanic just kept selling me new ones and saying there's nothing wrong. Perry found that there is a service bulletin out on my car (2017 Subaru Legacy) that may explain why, and so I'll follow up on that. (He also checked if we might get a battery replacement under warranty, before selling me a new one.) They did find issues with the front end, possibly bent frame, but recommended just keeping an eye on it for now. (It was so close to spec and would be hard/expensive to address.) I'm the kind of person that wants to maintain my car well so I can drive it as long as it's reliable and safe. I think I've found the right garage to help me do that. John CartmellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honest auto service and repair. Sometimes it is priced higher, sometimes it is priced lower. Long term, honesty is always cheaper. I have used Tom Dwyer for decades. I keep my cars for a long time, so I have had all sorts of major service. Most recently a radiator replacement. I travel from NE Portland to Sellwood because quality and honesty are worth the trip. They will never sell you a service you don’t need. Matt SukalacTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m just passing through town but I work in an adjacent trade, and I now have a very high opinion of this repair shop. They were very conscientious about their work and pricing and did a great job at getting me on the road the same day Matthew BryantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom Dwyer is just what you would want in the neighborhood. They are honest, fairly priced, great at communicating, and do quality and timely work. I’m really happy with them. Special thanks to Perry for great customer service.Google rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 186 reviews,showing only 5 star reviews