Brake service & Custom Solutions– Merrill Axle and Wheel Service

Ride confident. Handle Perfectly. From trucks and trailers to custom leaf and coil spring builds, our team in Des Moines specializes in suspension repair, upgrades, and custom setups. We make sure every vehicle rides straight, smooth, and safe.

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Brake Service Both Disc & Drum

Your braking system is your vehicle’s most important safety feature. At Merrill Axle & Wheel Service in Des Moines, we provide complete brake service to ensure your vehicle stops smoothly, safely, and consistently.

From disc brakes (pads and rotors) to drum brake systems, our team inspects, repairs, and replaces worn components using proven techniques and quality parts. Whether your vehicle needs routine brake service or a full system repair, we make sure everything is functioning exactly as it should.

If you’re noticing squeaking, grinding, vibration, or a soft brake pedal, it’s time to have your brakes checked. Catching issues early helps prevent more costly repairs and keeps you safe on the road.

Signs It’s Time for Brake Service

Squealing or grinding when braking
Vibration or shaking during stops
Soft or spongy brake pedal
Vehicle pulling to one side
Brake warning light on the dash

We service both modern and older braking systems, including vehicles and trailers equipped with drum brakes. Whether it’s a daily driver, work truck, or trailer, you can trust our team to get your braking system working right.

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When it comes to brakes, there’s no guessing — we make sure it’s right.

Complete Auto Care

Professional Auto Frame Repair

At Merrill Axle & Wheel Service, we specialize in restoring structurally compromised vehicles. From full-frame chassis to unibody cars and trucks, our expert technicians straighten, repair, and reinforce frames damaged by accidents, rust, or wear. Using decades of experience and advanced techniques, we ensure every vehicle we work on drives safely, tracks straight, and maintains its original strength. Our frame repair expertise includes: Full-frame chassis straightening and restoration, Unibody structural repair, Rusted or weakened frame reinforcement, Custom frame work for classics, rat rods, and specialty vehicles. Not every shop has the tools, experience, or skillset to tackle complex frame issues — but we do. If your vehicle needs structural restoration, you can trust Merrill Axle & Wheel Service to get it done right.

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Tires & Wheels

Tire installation, wheel balancing, and upgrades for every vehicle. Serving Des Moines and the surrounding area, we make sure every ride is safe, smooth, and confident.

Wheel Alignments

Drive Straight. Ride Smooth.Expert wheel alignments for cars, trucks, and trailers in Des Moines, IA — safer handling, even tire wear, and a ride that feels right every time.

Automotive Routine Maintenance

Keep Your Vehicle Road-Ready. Oil changes, brakes, fluids, and more —Central Iowa drivers trust us for reliable, professional maintenance that keeps vehicles performing at their best.

Suspension Service

Experiencing a bumpy ride or uneven tire wear? Our expert technicians provide thorough suspension checks in Des Moines, IA to keep your vehicle driving safely.

NHOU Vehicle Rust Prevention

In Iowa, rust is a real problem. Our NH Oil Undercoating gets into the places rust starts and helps keep your vehicle solid for the long haul.

Trailer Service & Parts

Keep your trailer safe and road-ready with expert service and a large in-stock parts inventory. From axles and brakes to suspension and bearings, we handle it all.

Stock & Custom Leaf Springs with U-Bolt Fabrication

At Merrill Axle & Wheel Service, we provide complete leaf spring solutions — from stock replacement springs to fully custom-built setups. We carry a large inventory of leaf springs in stock for many applications and can source or build what you need when something isn’t readily available.

Drivetrain Service

Your drivetrain is what transfers power from the engine to the wheels — and when something isn’t right, you’ll feel it. At Merrill Axle & Wheel Service in Des Moines, we provide complete drivetrain service to keep your vehicle running smooth, driving straight, and performing the way it should.

Custom Fabrication & Specialty Builds

Built Right. Built to Fit. Not every job has an off-the-shelf solution. At Merrill Axle & Wheel Service in Des Moines, we provide custom fabrication and specialty build work to solve problems, improve performance, and bring unique projects to life.

Service Coverage

Areas We Serve

Des Moines, IA
Windsor Heights, IA
Urbandale, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Johnston, IA
Clive, IA
Norwalk, IA
Altoona, IA
Carlisle, IA
Ankeny, IA
Grimes, IA
Bondurant, IA
Waukee, IA
Polk City, IA
Mitchellville, IA
Indianola, IA
Adel, IA
Colfax, IA
Huxley, IA
Madrid, IA
Winterset, IA
Perry, IA
Ames, IA
Newton, IA
Nevada, IA
Knoxville, IA
Boone, IA
Ogden, IA
Osceola, IA

Contact Merrill Axle & Wheel Service, Inc.

Need service? Give us a call or schedule today. From alignment and suspension to frame repair, tires, and general maintenance — we’ll get your vehicle driving straight and riding smooth.

Phone

+1 515-288-2131

merrillaxleandwheel@yahoo.com

Address

1403 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA