Car Brakes

Brakes

Your brakes are one of the most important safety-critical system fitted to your vehicle and it’s essential that they are inspected regularly to ensure they remain in good working order.

Avoiding costly repairs and maintaining your peace of mind begins with regular brake inspections. Book yours today at AutoBliss.

When should I replace my car brakes?

Different driving styles and terrain have a dramatic effect on how often your brakes need replacing.

For example, a set of brake pads could last upwards of 50,000 miles when it spends most of its time on the motorway. However, the same car used mostly in city environments could last less than 15,000 miles.

Generally speaking, the front brakes will wear out before the rear brakes. This is due to a higher percentage of the braking load being at the front – this is more so on front-wheel drive cars.

All brake pads have different levels of friction material from new. Generally, when the friction pad reaches a thickness of 3 millimetres, AutoBliss would advise replacement. Unlike pads, brake disc thickness are measured, that is once the wheel is removed. At AutoBliss we have the correct data which tells us the manufacturer’s minimum thickness specification for replacement, in some cases, this is stamped onto the disc itself.

What are the symptoms of poor brakes?

Your brake warning light is on, this could be indicating your brakes are low
ABS light is on, possibly indicating your anti-lock brake system has a fault
Your brake pedal is spongy, slow to respond or reaches the floor.
You hear grinding or constant squealing when driving or braking

If at any time you notice any of the symptoms listed above, it’s a good idea to have AutoBliss check your brakes. At AutoBliss if our inspection reveals you require new brakes or repairs, we will explain exactly why and what options are available, we leave it to you to choose when to repair at a pace and price point that suits you.

Do I need to replace my brake fluid?

A vital and often overlooked part of car maintenance is changing your brake fluid this can help ensure the safety of vital components.

Most manufacturers recommend that you change your brake fluid every 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever is sooner. At AutoBliss we offer the option to change your brake fluid as part of the Full Service Plus Package to help save our customers money. At AutoBliss Our fully qualified technicians will replace the old fluid with new brake fluid to the correct specification using the latest in specialist tools and Automotive Data. We will also safely dispose of the old fluid in an environmentally friendly way.

AutoBliss: Weston-super-Mare’s award-winning servicing specialist.

To find out more about Brakes in Weston-super-Mare, get in touch online or call us directly on 01934 708383