Brakes & Suspension

What it’s all about

Brakes and suspension

Regular stop-start city driving places a great deal of strain on your brake pads and disks. It’s important to have them checked to ensure your safety. There are several signs which would suggest your brakes are worn and require attention.

Look out for signs of brake wear:

• Screeching and / or grinding when applying brakes
• Pulling to one side when applying brakes
• Constant squealing when driving
• Juddering when applying brakes
• Additional force required to bring vehicle to stop when applying brakes
• Locking of wheel(s) when applying brakes

If you’re experiencing any of these signs, please call into the garage or contact our mechanics so that we can carry out a check and ensure your brakes are functioning correctly and safely.

Vehicle suspension repairs

Your vehicle suspension systems have two very important functions – to keep the car wheels in contact with the road and to maintain a comfortable ride for the passengers. The spring carries out the majority of the work but the shock absorbers are essential to prevent the car from bouncing up and down or getting out of control.

Problems may occur when either a spring breaks or a suspension strut fails. Worn shock absorbers not only reduce driver comfort, but they can also dramatically affect the handling and safety of your vehicle. For trustworthy vehicle suspension repairs, please call our garage, where we can carry out suspension work and provide any repairs or replacements if necessary.