Pads, discs, calipers, shock absorbers, arms and drop links for any make. We measure wear on the lift and show you what we found before you approve the work.
Replacing the pads on one axle takes about an hour, pads and discs together one to two hours. A full brake and suspension check on the lift takes 15–30 minutes and tells you exactly what is worn.
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Usually the wear indicator touching the disc once the pads are thin.
A steering wheel or pedal that shudders under braking normally means warped discs.
A pedal that sinks towards the floor can mean air in the system or degraded brake fluid.
Uneven braking suggests a seized caliper or pads worn differently left to right.
If the car stops less confidently than a few months ago, do not put it off.
The pad wear or brake fluid level light needs checking straight away.
Guideline times for ordinary cars, without seized or broken parts.
| Job | Guideline time |
|---|---|
| Brake pads, one axle | about 1 hour |
| Pads and discs, one axle | 1–2 hours |
| Brake fluid change and bleed | about 1 hour |
| Pair of shock absorbers | 2–3 hours |
| Anti-roll bar drop links | 30–60 minutes |
| Brake and suspension check on the lift | 15–30 minutes |
Roughly every 30,000–60,000 km, but it depends heavily on how and where you drive. City driving wears them faster. The safe answer is to measure them at every service.
Not always. We measure disc thickness and check for lips and run-out. If they are within limits and not warped, new pads alone are fine.
It absorbs moisture over time, which creates vapour under repeated braking and a soft pedal. Usually every two years.
Yes, always on the same axle. A new one next to a worn one unbalances the car under braking and in corners.
We recommend it after replacing arms, drop links or track rod ends. We have an alignment rig in the workshop.
Call us or send a WhatsApp message. We will tell you straight away whether we can take your car in today and how long the job takes.