Brakes

Brake Repair in Bow.

We measure before we replace, and we show you the reading. If your pads have life left in them we will tell you that, because the fastest way to lose a customer is to sell them brakes they did not need.

Free
brake check
Measured
before replacing
Same day
fitting in most cases

Signs your brakes need attention

  • •A squealing or screeching noise, which is usually the wear indicator doing its job
  • •A grinding noise, which normally means the pad is gone and you are damaging the disc
  • •The pedal feels soft, spongy or travels further than it used to
  • •The car pulls to one side under braking
  • •Vibration or judder through the pedal or steering wheel when you brake
  • •The brake warning light on the dashboard
  • •It simply takes longer to stop than it used to

What we do

  • •Measure pad thickness and disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum
  • •Check discs for scoring, lipping and warping
  • •Inspect calipers, sliders and flexible hoses
  • •Test brake fluid for moisture content, which is what makes a pedal feel soft
  • •Show you the readings and quote before any work
  • •Fit and bed in, then road test

Questions we get asked

Straight answers. If yours is not here, give us a ring.

How long do brake pads last?

Anywhere between 25,000 and 60,000 miles, and city driving sits at the low end of that. Stop-start traffic in East London wears pads considerably faster than motorway miles, so mileage alone is a poor guide. A free check tells you properly.

How much does it cost to replace brake pads?

It depends on the car and on whether the discs need doing at the same time, so we measure and quote rather than guessing. What we will not do is start the job and tell you the price afterwards.

Do I need to replace the discs as well as the pads?

Not always. Discs have a manufacturer minimum thickness and if yours are above it and not badly scored or warped, pads alone are fine. We measure and show you the number rather than replacing both as a matter of routine.

Is it safe to drive with squealing brakes?

Squealing usually means the wear indicator is touching the disc, which is a warning rather than an emergency, so get it checked soon. Grinding is different. That normally means the pad material is gone and metal is on metal, and you should stop driving and get it looked at straight away.

Why does my car pull to one side when I brake?

Commonly a sticking caliper on one side, uneven pad wear, or a collapsed flexible hose. It can also be tyres or alignment. It is worth getting looked at quickly because it means one side is doing more of the work than it should.

Book it in.

553 Arnold Road, Bow, London E3 4NR. Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm.

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