Recent Car Brake Inspection, repair & replacement Mechanic Reviews in Cumbria
Jm Motor Services Ltd
Garage in Cumbria, 13 years of experience
JM Motor Services Ltd was formed in July 2016. The business operates as a mobile mechanic business serving Lancaster and a 50 -mile radius working with all makes/models and repairs. You can trust in us to g...
GRAHAM, Lancaster
Nissan X-Trail • Brake pads replacement - front (all)
Delighted with the work & the information on the service carried out which freed me up to get on with work at home.
A brilliant service that I shall certainly use again & recommend to friends & family.
Thank you!“
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GILLY, AMBLESIDE
Land Rover Freelander 2 • Full Service
Solway Mobile Tyres And Car Repairs
Garage in Cumbria, 35 years of experience
I began my career after College with a village garage in Lincoln for around 3 years. I went self employed for a number of years in Lincoln. I made a move to Cumbria in 2008 and set-up my own business called ...
STEPHEN, Whitehaven
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DAVID, Carlisle
Jaguar X-TYPE • Diagnostic Inspection
Leighs Mobile Auto Services
Garage serving Cumbria, 20 years of experience
Mobile Mechanic with 20 years experience, all work completed to a high standard using manufacturer recognised parts. I’m in the military so split between the below locations, therefore able to complete work ...
MARK, KIRKBY STEPHEN
ALAN, HARTLEPOOL
Ford Focus • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
Sas Car Repairs
Mobile mechanic serving Cumbria, 15 years of experience
Welcome to SAS STEERING ALIGNMENT SERVICES. We will endeavour to get you back on the road as quickly as possible . We are a mobile service covering Scotland . I set-up my own business 2004 trading as SAS ...
South Hylton Garage
Garage serving Cumbria, 35 years of experience
I have been in the trade for 30 years and have worked for myself for that time and built up my knowledge doing all types of repairs on all makes/models, as a business however we are not keen on injectors/fu...
PATRICK, York
BMW 1 Series • Brake pads replacement - front (all)
LAINE, Hartlepool
Jaguar X-Type • Service - Minor
Sergejus Kvasys - Is Installations
Mobile mechanic serving Cumbria, 8 years of experience
Providing a mobile service as well as a garage service in and around the Newcastle area. Specialising in diagnostics and electrical repairs however working on all makes and models carrying out all types of m...
OLIVER, Darlington
Volkswagen Passat • Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
Bar Mot Centre
Garage serving Cumbria, 10 years of experience
B.A.R MOT & Test Centre is run by Bel and Russell who have a team of 2 other fully qualified mechanics, Ryan and Lez. The business will pick-up and drop off your car with you in order to complete the work as...
JAMES, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS
Honda Civic • Brake discs including pads replacement - rear (both)
M D Vehicle Services
Garage serving Cumbria, 15 years of experience
I began my career with Whitegate Motors in Padiham where I completed my apprenticeship. Whitegate has been a large part of my life for 12 years before setting-up my own mobile mechanic business in 2018 tradi...
STEVE, CLITHEROE
BMW 3 Series • Brake pads replacement - rear (all)
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MICHAEL, Wakefield
SEAT Leon • Shock absorbers replacement - front (pair)
Jamies Mobile Mechanics
Garage serving Cumbria, 14 years of experience
I started my apprenticeship when I left school at the age of 15. I’ve been fully qualified for 11+ years with NVQ level 1, 2 and 3. I’ve been an MOT tester for 10 years. Here at Jamie’s mobile mechanic w...
Lmh Auto Services
Mobile mechanic serving Cumbria, 16 years of experience
I did my apprenticeship with VW and stayed there for about 9 years. I moved on and went to BMW for a couple years before I decided I wanted to work for myself. I have been running my own mobile mechanic busi...
PETER, Barnoldswick
Toyota Avensis • Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
PETER, Accrington
Peugeot 307 • General Diagnostic
Want to learn more about Car Brake inspection, repair & replacements in Cumbria?
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.
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