Brake pads and discs in Erdington
Front and rear pads and discs, calipers and handbrakes, replaced at our Kingsbury Road workshop. Start with a free brake check and you get a price before any work.
Book a free brake check
Pads are the friction material that clamps the brake disc. As they wear thin, braking distances grow, and left long enough the metal backing plate scores the disc, which turns a pad job into a pad and disc job.
We measure both and replace what is worn, in pairs across the axle so both sides brake evenly. Discs are checked for thickness, scoring and the lip that builds up on the edge; if they are within limits, only the pads are needed.
While the wheels are off we look at the rest: calipers that stick or leak, the brake hoses and the handbrake. A caliper that does not release properly wears its pads unevenly and can make the car pull, so it is worth finding before new pads go on.
Cars with an electronic parking brake need a diagnostic tool to wind the rear calipers back before the pads come out. We have that equipment here.
Any questions? Call 0121 377 7738 and ask.
What the check covers
Pads and discs
- Pad thickness on each side
- Disc thickness and scoring
- The lip on the disc edge
And behind them
- Calipers and slider pins
- Brake hoses and pipes
- Handbrake or electronic parking brake
Common questions
Why do my brakes squeal?
Often it is the wear indicator, a small tab that touches the disc when the pad is nearly worn out. It can also be dust, glazing or a sticking caliper. Squealing is worth having checked rather than ignored.
Can I drive with worn brake pads?
Not for long. Braking distances grow as they wear, and once the friction material is gone the backing plate grinds the disc. If you hear grinding, book in straight away.
Is the brake check free?
Yes. Booking it 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