High Performance Centre
What it is
Your brakes are a system: pads and discs at each wheel, calipers that clamp them, hoses and pipes carrying fluid, and the fluid itself. Pads and discs wear with use, calipers can stick, and fluid ages, so all of it needs checking rather than just the parts you can see.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. The pedal can feel fine right up until the fluid is worked hard, which is why a fluid change matters even when nothing seems wrong.
When to book it
- Squealing, grinding or scraping when you brake
- The car pulls to one side under braking
- A soft, spongy or long brake pedal
- Vibration through the pedal or steering wheel when slowing down
- A brake or ABS warning light on the dash
How we handle it
Book a free brake check or a brake job online with your reg and pick a time. Abid inspects the whole braking system, not just the part that is making a noise.
You are told what he finds and what it will cost to put right before any work goes ahead. Honest advice matters here: if something can wait, you will be told that too.
What to expect
- Book online with your reg and choose a time
- The braking system checked over
- Findings explained and priced before any repair
- Collect the car and get walked through what was done
Questions answered
Is the brake check really free?
Yes. The brake check is free. If anything needs doing, you are told what it is and what it costs before any work goes ahead.
How do I know if I need new brake pads or discs?
Noise, longer stopping distances, a warning light or vibration are common signs. Discs also have a minimum thickness and can develop a lip or scoring. An inspection is the only reliable way to tell.
Should pads and discs be replaced together?
Not always. Pads wear faster than discs, so discs often last through more than one set of pads. If discs are below their minimum thickness, warped or badly scored, they should be replaced, and always in pairs on the same axle.
