Take care of one of the most important features of your car today
The brakes on you car are essential when it comes to keeping everyone safe. They should be checked regularly to ensure they are working at full capacity and to prevent accidents happening in the future.
When it comes to maintaining the brakes on your car, we are on hand to ensure you can stop quickly and safely when needed. We recommend you check your brakes before a long journey as well as periodically to make sure you are able to identify any problems as early on as possible. This is where our experienced mechanics come in to help.
It may be time to have them replaced to ensure safety
The team here at Axminster Autos have been inspecting and replacing brakes in the local area for over 20 years. Our mechanics are known for their honest advice and fair quotes, offered up with all the information you need to make an informed decision. Your brakes should be replaced when the friction pad material has worn down to a thickness of 3mm or in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. We’ll help you identify your existing wear, keeping safety as our top priority at all times.
Have them replaced before they drop below the recommended thickness
Firstly, our mechanics will establish the reason for your visit. Understanding whether your brakes are making a noise or just don’t feel as secure can help to identify the actual issue. We will perform a full inspection on the brake pads and discs in your car, using tools to identify the remaining thickness. If we believe replacement pads or discs are needed, our mechanics will give you as much information as possible along with expected lead time and a fair quote. And, once approved, we’ll work swiftly to have them replaced so you can get back on the road quickly.
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Have the best quality brakes fitted and know you’ll be able to stop in an emergency
If you realise a grinding or squeaking sound when applying the brakes, this could be a sure sign that the pads or discs need to be examined. Equally, you may feel the car pulling to one side when braking, have a high handbrake, experience a sponginess under your foot pedal or have noticed the ‘brakes’ emergency light illuminated on your dashboard. Or, perhaps, your car is due an MOT and you’re worried that it may fail because of the brakes. Whatever your reason, we can help give you peace of mind, fair advice and an honest price.
As a local company, we focus on providing our customers with the best service. Our goal is to become the local mechanic of choice, every single time.
All of our mechanics are highly skilled and experienced in their trade. This ensures you receive the most honest, high-quality and professional service.
We always provide honest and fair quotations for all the work we recommend. We don’t want you to pay for anything unnecessary or be left out of pocket because of vehicle damage.
With such an experienced team of mechanics, we are able to offer solutions and services for all aspects of vehicle maintenance and care.
We understand how important cars are to family life. That’s why we care for every car we work on as if it was our own.
Let the Axminster Auto mechanics help you feel safe at all times
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Did you know that your car will fail its annual MOT if the braking system doesn’t meet the legally required minimum standard? Or that cars with an annual mileage of 8,000 miles or more should have the brakes checked at least 2 times a year? In order to reduce the risk of sub-par braking performance, keeping on top of brake maintenance is vital. Let the team here at Axminster Autos help you replace pads, check brake discs for ware or top up brake fluid to make sure you can drive with confidence on your next trip.
On average, brake pads will last anywhere between 20,000 and 60,000 miles. The exact lifespan will depend on how often they are used and in what sort of driving conditions.
The main signs to look out for are:
Squealing or screeching sounds when braking
Grinding sound
Pulling to one side or the other
Vibrations when braking
Having to push the brake paddle more when braking
Brake warning light
Sticking handbrake
Sometimes, brake pads wear more on one side than the other. There are a number of reasons for this, including problems with the brake calliper, problems with the brake rotor or misaligned fittings.
It should take approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the vehicle and the specifics of the job at hand.
Checking your brakes every 6 months will ensure you stay on top of their wear and replace the pads before any further damage can happen.
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