Bournemouth Garage
Fitting of timing belts Replacement clutches fitted; cylinder head gaskets replaced
Car Mechanic
Timing Belts replaced Replacement clutches fitted; suspension systems and springs replaced
Auto Electrician
Timing Belt installation Slipping clutch problems: new clutch; replacement exhausts
Clutch & Exhaust
Timing Belts (Cambelts) fitted Replacement clutches fitted; tyres fitted
Braking system repairs and servicing including the brake pipes and brake fluid replacement
When you need new brake pads or discs; Use our form to get your brakes inspected and fit replacement braking components
The brake pads transfer a thin coating of high friction material to the disc rotor surface; this increases the friction between pad and disc and improves stopping power
Master Cylinder & Slave cylinder braking systems rely on a piston to pump hydraulic fluid when the brake pedal is depressed; this applies pressure to the brake discs via the brake pads
Stopping power and pad wear are closely linked: if the friction coating is altered to give better stopping performance then the pads generally wear faster
Replacement brake pads fitted to most makes of car in the Bournemouth area
Most road vehicles require 2 brake pads per disc that fit into a brake caliper housing that applies symmetrical pressure to each side of the disc while braking
High performance sports cars and racing cars need sufficient stopping power than most road vehicles and can be fitted with up to 6 brake pads per vented disc
Braking performance can be drastically altered by relying on excessively worn pads; new pads are quite cheap and your safety depends upon the brakes working smoothly
Cracked discs are rare on modern vehicles although may still be found when the drilled discs are used
If the brake pads wear excessively it is possible to scar the disc surface - badly scarred discs should then be replaced to avoid the risk of stress cracking
Many brake discs are made from cast iron to ensure good wear resistance and ability to withstand deformation forces
While the brake pads will wear first; you should still monitor break disc thickness and condition and consider fitting new disc rotors according to manufacturer recommendations
The pipes should should be monitored for corrosion and new pipes and replacement connections should be fitted before corrosion leads to leaking brake fluid
Each brake caliper is operated by a small piston that uses hydraulic power to press the brake pads against the disc surfaces
The pistons making up the master cylinder and Slave cylinder have seals that can fail leading to the rapid loss of brake fluid and stopping power
If the braking system is losing fluid you made to to fit a replacement brake cylinder
While the hydraulic braking system will stop the vehicle; stopping power is magnified by a brake servo
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