Brake repairs in Loughborough
Pads, discs and brake faults checked and put right.
Brakes wear gradually, so it's easy not to notice them getting worse until there's a noise, a vibration or a warning light. If something has changed in the way your car stops, have it checked sooner rather than later.
We inspect the braking system, tell you what we find and replace what's worn.
Signs your brakes need checking
- Squealing or grinding when you brake
- Vibration through the pedal or steering wheel
- The car pulls to one side under braking
- A soft or spongy pedal, or a pedal that travels further than it used to
- A brake warning light on the dashboard
- The handbrake needs pulling up further, or doesn't hold on a hill
What’s included
- Inspecting pads, discs, calipers, hoses and brake fluid
- Replacing worn pads and discs, always as a pair across the axle
- Freeing off or replacing sticking calipers
- Checking the handbrake
- A road test before the car goes back to you
Common questions
How long do brake pads last?
There's no fixed figure. It depends on the car, the pads and how and where you drive: lots of town driving wears them faster than motorway miles. Many cars have a wear warning light, and a squeal when braking is often the wear indicator touching the disc.
My brakes are grinding. Is it safe to drive?
Grinding usually means the pads have worn down to the metal, which damages the discs and makes the car take longer to stop. Avoid driving it if you can and get it booked in.
Do pads and discs have to be replaced together?
Not always. Discs usually outlast a set of pads, and they're replaced when they're worn below their minimum thickness, scored or warped. New discs should always get new pads.
Related services
MOT pre-check
The common MOT fail points checked before the test. We can take the car to the test station for you too.
Diagnostics
Warning light on, or something not right. We find the cause before anything gets replaced.
Exhaust welding
Blowing exhaust or a broken bracket. A weld can often save replacing a whole section.
See all services. We look after cars from Loughborough, the villages around it and the rest of Leicestershire.
Book a slot that fits around work
Open Monday to Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm.