What is a Brake Service and When do you Need one?

There comes a time when your brakes may have to be replaced, however, how often does this need to be done? Servicing brakes involves servicing the individual brake components themselves. This may involve cleaning and lubricating the brakes without actually replacing them.

Brakes are serviced in order to ensure that they work as they should and the car is going to be safe to use. In this blog, we run through what is involved in the process of servicing your brakes.

When do you need to get your brakes serviced?

Sadly it is quite often the case that lots of people leave it too long and only take their car to get serviced only when they sense obvious symptoms such as loose pedals, or bad braking. However, it is very much the case that brakes should be checked and fixed way before symptoms first arise.

A Complete Brake Service Involves the Following:

An initial inspection

The first step is to carry out an inspection of the brakes and components, this includes anti-lock brake equipment. As well as this, the other things that are being checked include brake pedals, brake lights and the parking brake.

Rotor check

This step involves carrying out a check on the rotors for any grooves, heat cracks, discoloured spots or scratches. You also need to check the rotor runout to make sure they are within the required specifications.

Checking the calliper mounts and the callipers

They are Inspected to see if they have worn evenly. In this step, we also inspect the brake shoes, drums, wheel cylinder and other components. If any issue is discovered, corrective measures will be taken. The step also involves inspecting for any leaks in steel brake lines, master cylinder, proportioning valve and rubber hoses.

The bottom line

If any of your brake hardware is discovered to be broken or even slightly damaged, it will need to be replaced in the brake service. In regards to any type of brake repair, you need to ensure that you are working with highly experienced technicians. Finding a reliable garage is the most important factor here. If you don’t use a professional garage, you might end up paying for it in the long term and putting your safety at risk, and this is something you simply cannot put a price on.

Get in touch with Acorn Tyres and Servicing for prompt and affordable auto services all across Aylesbury, Stoke Mandeville and the neighbouring areas. Our technicians have years of experience in the trade and ensure that you receive a high standard of service every time. Contact us today for a free quote.