Brakes are the single most important safety component in your car. Any sign of problems (eg. dash light indicator flashing or on) - an inspection should be completed by a specialist immediately.

Other signs could be when your vehicle:

• Loses grip when braking

• Doesn't travel in a straight line during braking

• Brake pedal feels hard, soft, spongy or is too low

• Steering wheel shakes during braking

• Brakes are noisy - screech or squeal

• Takes longer than usual to stop

There are many important components that make up a brake and it's operation - each part is equally important to ensure operation and safety.

Brake Components
The disc rotor is attached to the wheel assembly - when braking, the brake pad is pushed against the disc to slow the vehicle. Braking begins with pressure on the brake pedal which forces brake fluid to push the brake pad.

The all important brake pad is mounted to a brake calliper - comprising of a housing containing a piston that moves back and forth when pressure (from the pedal) is applied. Rubber parts inside the calliper ensure that hydraulic fluid does not leak from it.

Typical Brake Services

• Comprehensive brake inspection to check all the components of your brake system

• It is often appropriate and safer to overhaul callipers in axle sets (pairs) as this may result in more balanced braking & extend brake pad life.

• The disc rotor occasionally requires machining to ensure a smooth service - allowing for smoothly and more efficient braking