Recent Car Brake Inspection, repair & replacement Mechanic Reviews in Warwickshire
Smiths Repair & Mot Ltd
Garage in Warwickshire, 9 years of experience
Mots class 4 5 and 7. All repair work servicing, brakes , tyres , exhaust and clutches.
TOYYAB, BIRMINGHAM
Volkswagen Golf • Brake pads replacement - front (all)
Cals Cars
Mobile mechanic in Warwickshire, 12 years of experience
Level 3 motor mechanic with a continuous precision in fault finding and repair, whilst maintaining a positive relationship with customers. Confident in executing tasks and explaining my theories to people o...
T&G Autos
Mobile mechanic in Warwickshire, 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...
LINDA, Rugby
FELICITY, Birmingham
Renault Megane II • Brake pads replacement - front (all)
Tamworth Mobile Mechanics
Mobile mechanic in Warwickshire, 10 years of experience
Ive been a mechanic for 10 years im hybrid trained and level 3 trained technician ive worked for a major leading company and decided to run my own business im also mot trained so have a good understanding of...
LIZA, Hinckley
Vauxhall Mokka X • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
DOM, RUGBY
Vauxhall Corsa • Diagnostic Inspection
Cerero
Garage in Warwickshire, 15 years of experience
I have 15 years' experience working on cars. I have had my own company for 1 year. I am able to do all the repairs you need doing including, inspections, servicing, brakes, suspension, clutches, and much mor...
Job done quickly, cleaned and tidy.
Brakes checked and pads done before service as requested.”
JOAO, SUTTON COLDFIELD
Best Transmission Ltd
Garage in Warwickshire, 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
PAUL, Birmingham
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso • MOT with collection & delivery
Aar Servicing And Accident Repair Group
Garage in Warwickshire, 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)
well done.“
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ROBIN, Solihull
Smart/MCC Fortwo • Interim Service
T-S-PERFORMANCEUK
Mobile mechanic in Warwickshire, 24 years of experience
Welcome to t-s-performanceuk t-s-performanceuk is committed to delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction at a time and a place suitable for your busy lifestyle at the fraction of the cost of a...
that he had no software to reset brake pads
he worked it out and great job”
CHRIS, CV359BX
Vauxhall Combo • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
Bidford Vehicle Repairs
Garage in Warwickshire, 12 years of experience
Apprentice served in busy city based independent garage covering all aspects of vehicle diagnostics repair and maintenance. Followed by a number of years in main dealerships giving me up to date working prac...
K, Warwickshire
Skoda Octavia • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
GRAHAME, Warwick
Land Rover Freelander 2 • Coil spring (road spring) replacement - front (both)
Unit 21 Clutch Centre And Recovery Services
Garage in Warwickshire, 29 years of experience
Whatever attention your vehicle needs, we’re here to help whether you need a bulb replacing to a nationwide recovery we can help. With 30 years experience including training with the AA & RAC we are only to ...
Want to learn more about Car Brake inspection, repair & replacements in Warwickshire?
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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