Car Servicing
Fitting of timing belts Replacement clutches fitted; cylinder head gaskets replaced
Mechanic
Timing Belts replaced Replacement clutches fitted; suspension systems and springs replaced
Diagnostics OBD II
Timing Belt installation Slipping clutch problems: new clutch; replacement exhausts
Timing & Clutches
Timing Belts (Cambelts) fitted Replacement clutches fitted; tyres fitted
Exhaust Repairs
Timing Belts replaced Replacement clutches fitted; suspension systems and springs replaced
Agressive driving can cause an uneven deposit on the brake disc from the brake pads - This can lead to brake judder and uneven stopping power
The brake pads transfer a thin coating of high friction material to the disc rotor surface; this increases the friction between pad and disc and improves stopping power
Brake pads are made from a high friction material and are designed to wear faster than the brake discs (rotors); this helps protect the discs but means that the pads need to be replaced more often
Braking system repairs and servicing including the brake pipes and brake fluid replacement
If your vehicle has a sensor that warns when the high friction coating has worn down then arrange to have your braking system inspected and new pads fitted
The fluid level in hydraulic braking systems will naturally drop as the pads wear and can sometimes be used to trigger a sensor; don't top up the fluid without checking for pad wear first
Ceramic - copper fibre based brake pads generally, offer a high friction coefficient for stopping power and tend not to suffer from brake fade as the discs heat up with heavy braking
High performance sports cars and racing cars need sufficient stopping power than most road vehicles and can be fitted with up to 6 brake pads per vented disc
Braking performance can be drastically altered by relying on excessively worn pads; new pads are quite cheap and your safety depends upon the brakes working smoothly
While the brake pads will wear first; you should still monitor break disc thickness and condition and consider fitting new disc rotors according to manufacturer recommendations
Modern disc design can include vented front discs to assist in disc cooling - heat dissipation; slotted surface finishing to remove dust and dissipate water in wet conditions
Ventilated discs can have a high build up of rust-corrosion inside the vent cavity which can cause problems with disc performance - this should be checked at regular service intervals
While it is possible for brake discs to warp; the most common warp-effect is an uneven build up of high friction material deposited from the brake pad
The brake pipes within the wheel arch are subject to the Winter weather and can corrode leading to the loss of brake fluid and braking power
Each brake caliper is operated by a small piston that uses hydraulic power to press the brake pads against the disc surfaces
The pistons making up the master cylinder and Slave cylinder have seals that can fail leading to the rapid loss of brake fluid and stopping power
While the hydraulic braking system will stop the vehicle; stopping power is magnified by a brake servo
If the braking system is losing fluid you made to to fit a replacement brake cylinder
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