Recent Car Brake Inspection, repair & replacement Mechanic Reviews in East Scotland
D.A.C Automotive Ltd
Garage in East Scotland, 18 years of experience
Renault and Nissan trained Spent last 8 years at Ford as a senior tech and commercial specialist all jobs undertaking inc welding and Bodyshop Diagnostic specialist over 17 years experience Cover a v...
CHRIS, Falkirk
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque • Diagnostic Inspection
S Davidson Psv/Light Vehicle Services
Garage in East Scotland, 15 years of experience
Done my apprenticeship with stagecoach coach. After they closed the depo I was working at for 12 years I went to work at Ford for few years doing cars and vans but after 2 year decided to work for myself. F...
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DAIMEN, Dunfermline
Kia Sportage • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
Camperdown Automotive Services Ltd
Mobile mechanic in East Scotland, 19 years of experience
I began my career with Arnold Clark (Nissan) in 2001 for 9 years. I then moved to an independent garage called Pilot Garage in Dundee for 3 years. I moved into the world of contract work after this and I was...
JUNE, Dundee
TONIE, ANGUS
Volkswagen Polo • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
Mcintosh Autocare Ltd
Garage in East Scotland, 12 years of experience
Welcome to McIntosh Autocare Garage Services In Perth Scotland We aim to provide a quality service on all makes and models of cars, light commercial vehicles & motorhomes. We Carry Out MOT Test'...
GEORGE, Perth
GRIFF, Perth
Fiat Qubo • Diagnostic Inspection
Mac Motorsport Ltd
Garage in East Scotland, 23 years of experience
We are Mac-Motorsport and we have started this business 2 years ago- can accomodate to every job from servicing to clutch jobs to even your MOTS. We have 4 ramps plus an MOT bay. We are currently based nea...
MURRAY, Dundee
GEORGE, Forfar
Peugeot Boxer • Major Service
AB30 Mobile Mechanic
Mobile mechanic serving East Scotland, 30 years of experience
Having worked in the motor trade for over 30 years I have a wealth of experience working on all types of vehicle from cars to large goods, plant and agricultural vehicles.
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ARTHUR, ANGUS
Vauxhall Vectra • Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
CENTRAL SCOTLAND CARS
Garage serving East Scotland, 24 years of experience
Central Scotland Car Sales don’t only provide quality cars, we also provide our very own vehicle service and repairs centre. We can take on a large range of vehicle repairs. We as based in central Scotland
TONI, STIRLING
Vauxhall Mokka X • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
ROBIN, CLACKMANNANSHIRE
Volkswagen Amarok • Major Service
Sas Car Repairs
Mobile mechanic serving East Scotland, 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 ...
ARTHUR, Glenrothes
Mogler Ltd.
Garage serving East Scotland, 20 years of experience
20+ years in vehicle diagnostic and repairs. with dealership experience in Toyota, Mazda, Peugeot. Mobile auto electrician service with extensive diagnostic equipment on hand at all times. All repairs...
DAVID, EDZEL
Peugeot 207 SW • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
PHIL, ABERDEENSHIRE
Vauxhall Combo • Clutch replacement
ANR Motor Engineers
Mobile mechanic serving East Scotland, 17 years of experience
Mobile mechanic to carry out repairs at a time and place that suits you. I have worked in both small independent and main dealerships. I am experienced in cars and light commercial vehicles, working on ...
AMANDA, STIRLINGSHIRE
Renault Grand Modus • Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
LEWIS, MIDLOTHIAN
Ford Transit Custom • Fuel filter replacement
Want to learn more about Car Brake inspection, repair & replacements in East Scotland?
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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Mechanics in and around East Scotland
- Mcintosh Autocare Ltd, Perth
- Mobile Auto Services, Almondbank
Recent Car Brake inspection, repair & replacement quotes in East Scotland
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Clickmechanic in general was a pain though, took along time for somebody to take the job, 3 weeks or so, hence why I selected 5/10 for recommending ClickMechanic.”