Avoid the Break of a Lifetime with Good Brakes

Brakes are one of the most important items on your car. They are what stops your car and without them your car is basically a 2 tonne bullet. Ignoring brake issues could lead you down a path of no return, and we are not kidding. Most of the time brakes will shows signs of needing some work. This can included, but isn’t limited to squeaking, rust on your rims or hubcaps, or simply not having the stopping power like they used to. It’s very quick and easy to determine what your brakes are in need of, and we can usually let you know by having a quick look at them. There is another symptom that your brakes could present, and that’s a leak under your car. It’s not always oil that leaks from cars, it can be brake fluid as well as a result of rusted out brake lines. If this is the case, your brakes will not be able to hold pressure of the hydraulic fluid and cease to function. That means if you see a leak under your car, you shouldn’t drive your car. Regardless whether it’s engine oil or brake fluid - both could mean disaster if you drive your car. Either your engine could overheat due to lack of oil or coolant or you won’t be able to stop your car, so all bad right? In this kind of situation you are best to give us a call and we will help you assess it over the phone and tell you whether you can drive the car here or get it towed. But the message that we are trying to send here is to be proactive. Look for leaks daily, have your brake lines and brakes inspected every time you get an oil change. Doing this will prevent the kind of problems that we are talking about here. Your brakes shouldn’t just stop working one day, it will likely happen over time that should be ample enough for you to notice that something is happening. Brake repairs can vary in price depending on what needs changing. Your most common brake repair is to only replace the brake pads and shoes, and this is the most affordable brake repair. The costs will go up if you need new drums or discs (depending what your card has) and can even get pricier if you need new brake lines due to rust. In this case we will have to also bleed the lines to remove any air bubbles. This is a very important step, as doing so ensures that you will be able to stop. Having an air bubble will result in the hydraulic fluid not functioning properly. So as you can see, theres lots that can go wrong, but it’s easy to catch if you pay attention to your cars odours, colours, drips and sounds. Your car may not speak english, but like our pets they do try to tell us what they are feeling, we just need to be receptive. Bottom line, if you are unsure about your brakes, bring your car into Top Gear, the amazing alternative to your dealer where you can get more for less, and we will check your brakes out for you and give you peace of mind. Drive safe!