Brake maintenance on your car should not be treated lightly. In an emergency, stopping quickly is important for the safety of you and your passengers. If your brakes are making a squealing sound, that may be a sign that you need brake service immediately. Contact us for a brake inspection any time you notice this sound or any irregularities in your car’s braking performance.
The below are indicators that you may need brake repair work. Get a brake service inspection if:
- The brake pedal seems to be spongy or presses farther to the floor than usual
- Your vehicle pulls to the right or left when you brake
- Unusual noises or vibrations occur during braking
- the brake dashboard light is on, indicating problems with the anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Brake checks are an important part of your vehicle servicing requirements, so we recommend that you have your brakes inspected periodically and not just when you have your MOT test.
Our full brake inspection examines the condition of all your car brakes and its components such as brake pads and discs to keep you safe – our first priority – and to help prevent more costly repair bills in the future.
You never know what’s around the corner and when you might need to stop quickly and safely. For this reason, it’s essential to have your braking system checked regularly by professionals.
The braking system is by its very nature complex and should be checked by an expert every 10,000 miles or at least once a year, and of course, at the start of the winter.
Our full brake inspection is an examination of your vehicles entire braking system which includes:
- Brake pads, discs and shoes
- Calipers/wheel cylinders
- Brake pipes (checks for leaks or corrosion)
- Brake lights
- Handbrake cable and linkages
- Brake drums and fluid
It might seem like common sense, but many drivers don’t give the brakes on their vehicles a second thought, even though they are obviously the most important of safety equipment on any vehicle.