Brake repairs in Erdington
Pads, discs, calipers and brake fluid, checked and repaired at our Kingsbury Road workshop. Booking a brake check is free, and any work is priced before we start.
Book a free brake check
Brakes wear in a predictable order. The pads wear down first, the discs more slowly behind them, and the fluid that works them absorbs moisture over time. Catching each at the right point is cheaper than waiting: a pad worn to the metal takes the disc with it.
Most brake work here is pads and discs, front or rear. We measure what is left, tell you which axle needs doing and which can wait, and replace pads and discs in pairs across an axle so the car pulls up straight.
Behind them sit the calipers, hoses, pipes and handbrake. Many newer cars have an electronic parking brake, which needs a diagnostic tool to wind the rear calipers back before the pads can be changed; we have the equipment for that.
Brakes are an MOT item, so a problem found at the MOT can be repaired here and retested in the same place.
Any questions? Call 0121 377 7738 and ask.
Common questions
How often do brake pads need replacing?
It depends on the car and how it is driven: town driving wears pads much faster than motorway miles. We check them at every service and tell you roughly how much is left.
Do pads and discs always need replacing together?
No. Discs often outlast a set of pads or two, so sometimes only the pads are needed. We measure the discs and only replace them when they are worn, scored or warped.
Is the brake check really free?
Yes. Booking a brake check costs nothing. We tell you what we find and price any work, and nothing is done without your go-ahead.
Book your car in at Kingsbury Road
Put your registration in for a price on your own vehicle, or call the workshop and we will sort it out over the phone.
912 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9PY