Recent Car Brake Inspection, repair & replacement Mechanic Reviews in Birmingham
Smiths Repair & Mot Ltd
Garage in Birmingham, 9 years of experience
Mots class 4 5 and 7. All repair work servicing, brakes , tyres , exhaust and clutches.
DAWN, West Midlands
PAUL, Tipton
Saab 9-3 • Major Service
Best Transmission Ltd
Garage in Birmingham, 10 years of experience
Best Transmissions offers a wide range of services including Car Repairs and Diagnostics for all vehicle makes and models. Our services are catered to both commercial and domestic vehicles (not including any...
The only negative is the cost to repair the caliper. Not what I expected.”
CAROL, Birmingham
Very knowledgeable on the diagnostics, I did have an idea what the issue was, however, Best Transmission Ltd confirmed my suspicion. I would certainly use them again because the battery was at fault and luckily still in warranty. Money saved there.
Many thanks Best Transmission Ltd“
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MARCUS, Stourbridge
Mercedes-Benz C-Class • Plug-in Diagnostic Inspection
Aar Servicing And Accident Repair Group
Garage in Birmingham, 7 years of experience
I studied at City College in Birmingham and received my City & Guilds up to level 3 qualifications, after gaining my qualifications I have worked in the family business called AAR Servicing And Accident Repa...
WAYNE, ERDINGTON
Skoda Octavia • Brake pads replacement - front (all)
Bak Vag-Tech
Mobile mechanic in Birmingham, 12 years of experience
I began my career with my apprenticeship in Poland before coming to the UK. My first role in the UK was with 4 Cars in Yardley, Birmingham for 7 years before moving across to Whittaker Fleet Care for around ...
MAJID, Birmingham
Land Rover Range Rover Sport • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
Sham's Autos
Garage in Birmingham, 20 years of experience
Sham's Autos began in 2002 as a business and through the years has developed a strong customer base and the garage has developed into what now is a 4 ramp workshop which includes an MOT ramp, we employ 4 ful...
T&G Autos
Mobile mechanic in Birmingham, 9 years of experience
I started out in my mobile mechanic career in 2012. Prior to that I was a professional motorsport racing mechanic building and BMW's and West Fields for 2 years as well as working in an independent repair ga...
DARREN, NORTHFIELD
Ford Mondeo • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
CHRIS, Birmingham
Ford Fiesta • Service - Major
B Autos
Garage in Birmingham, 5 years of experience
Servicing Diagnostic checks Brakes Mechanical Pre-purchase Inspections
GAIL, Solihull
Hyundai i30 • Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
1) what i was buying was mechanically up to standard and
2) raised to me concerns of cosmetic damage which helped me reduce the sale price
Overall very happy with the service.”
ARJUN, Leicester
Subaru Impreza • Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
Vip Auto Repairs
Garage in Birmingham, 15 years of experience
I gained my NVQ level 1&2 qualifications through City College Birmingham. Since gaining my qualifications I have always been self employed and initially I contracted for various garages around Birmingham for...
MELVYN, BIRMINGHAM
Citroen C3 • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
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RYAN, Birmingham
Westbrom Auto Engineering Ltd
Garage in Birmingham, 15 years of experience
We based in west Bromwich in high Street area we working in this profession for last 15 years we carried out all the minor and major work also we do mot class 4 light vehicles we give good and honest advice ...
CASEY, Birmingham
SEAT Ibiza • Timing belt replacement
WILLIAM, Tamworth
Rps Garage Services Ltd
Garage in Birmingham, 30 years of experience
Has your car been giving you regular problems? Have you noticed a pipe leaking or engine overheating? Maybe it’s time you got your vehicle serviced. Who better to do it than the experts at R.P.S Garage Servi...
DEVON, Birmingham
Mercedes-Benz C-Class • Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
JAMES, West Midlands
Ford Fiesta • Wheel bearing replacement - rear (driver side)
Want to learn more about Car Brake inspection, repair & replacements in Birmingham?
Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.
How often should you get your brakes inspected?
You should get your brakes inspected every 6 to 12 months, for example during regular maintenance, during the yearly MOT the brakes are checked as standard. That said, when a brake warning light or brake pad wear sensor lights up on your dashboard make sure you get the get brakes inspected as they can point to an issue. Most modern cars have a brake pad wear sensor that will light up on your warning dashboard when it's time to get the brake pads (and brake discs) replaced.
However, the brake pad sensor cannot detect and alert you of problems that can occur with other parts of the braking system. So even though you've passed the MOT check and have done an annual service, brake problems can occur in the interim. If you're a regular driver, it is recommended to get your brakes inspected more often, for example every six months or every time you do an oil change.
How long should a brake job last?
A brake job like a brake pad replacement can last more than 50,000 miles. It will depend on various factors such as the quality of the brake pads you have fitted, your driving style, and the type of vehicle you own. In certain circumstances brake pads for example may only last around 20,000 miles. Usually, brake discs will also need to be replaced when brake pads are replaced which is an average of around 50,000 miles or so.
What does it mean when my brakes are scraping?
There are a few possible causes for brakes scraping or making a "grinding" noise. The most common causes are:
- Brake pads are worn down
- Brake discs is warped or rusted
In both cases the issue needs to be addressed immediately as ignoring this can be a safety hazard. The pads and shoes that make contact with the brake rotors and drums wear down over time, and eventually need to be replaced.
What does a brake inspection include?
A brake inspection can include:
- Brake pads and discs check
- Brake hydraulics check
- Brake pedal check
- Brake lines check
- Brake fluid level check
With ClickMechanic, a mechanic will carry out an inspection to locate the source of the problem and establish what next steps are needed to rectify the problem. If necessary the mechanic will test drive the car to arrive at a verdict.
How to make my brake pads last longer?
Brake wear depends on a few factors but some ways that help with making your brake pads last longer, including:
* Anticipate when you will need to brake, and avoid hard braking whenever possible
* Drive slower and more smoothly
* Check your brakes regularly for wear and tear
* Remove excessive weight from the vehicle
* Get brakes serviced as per the manufacturer's recommendations
Can I drive if my brake pads are worn out?
No, it is not recommended to drive if your brake pads are worn out. Worn out brake pads must be replaced immediately as it can be extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. It can furthermore lead to a fine, penalty points on your licence and further prosecution.
How much does a Car Brake inspection, repair & replacement cost in Birmingham?
Find out how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage, and see the average price in Birmingham for a Car Brake inspection, repair & replacement through ClickMechanic. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying.
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Mechanics in and around Birmingham
- ASA Automotive, Birmingham
- Aar Servicing And Accident Repair Group, Birmingham
- Acceler8 Motors, Birmingham
- Al-Badar Auto Tech, Birmingham
- Amdb Autotek Uk, Birmingham
- Auto Solutions West MIDLANDS L, Brierley Hill
- City Mot Dobbs Street Limited, Wolverhampton
- Cosmic Automotive Engineers, Birmingham
- DTC TECH, Birmingham
- Nda Solutions, Birmingham
- O S Motors, Birmingham
- P W Motors, Minworth
- RS Motors (Walsall) Ltd, Walsall
- Rolfe Street A R C Ltd, Smethwick
- Rpm, Kidderminster
- Shaft Motors Ltd, Bilston
- Sham's Autos, Birmingham
- Sil Tyres, Birmingham
Recent Car Brake inspection, repair & replacement quotes in Birmingham
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