Rusty Brake Pipes Hamilton 

Ever noticed your brakes feeling a bit off when you’re crawling down Anglesea Street or hitting the brakes for a pothole on Peachgrove Road? Maybe you’ve just had your Suzuki Swift or that trusty Skoda Octavia up on the ramps for a bit of a look, and you spot a bit of...
Car Brakes Lock Up Hamilton

Car Brakes Lock Up Hamilton

Had your brakes suddenly lock up while crawling through Rototuna traffic or just after dropping the kids to school in Hillcrest? Bit terrifying, isn’t it? It’s one of those problems we see quite a bit in Hamilton, especially with all the stop-start on places like...
Brakes Smell Hot Hamilton

Brakes Smell Hot Hamilton

Why Do My Brakes Smell Hot? Burn marks on the brake rotors are a sure sign the brakes are getting cooked. Ever hopped out of the car at Chartwell, or at the supermarket carpark in Frankton, and caught a strong, hot, almost burning smell coming from your wheels? You’re...
Air in Brake Lines – Signs, Symptoms & Brake Bleeding Service

Air in Brake Lines – Signs, Symptoms & Brake Bleeding Service

What Happens When You Get Air in Your Brake Lines? As the brake pads wear, small amounts of air enter your braking system. So, you’re probably wondering why we bang on about air getting into your brake lines. Seriously, it’s one of those sneaky issues that pops up on...
Brakes Feel Soft or Spongy – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Brakes Feel Soft or Spongy – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Why Do Your Brakes Feel Soft or Spongy? Brake fluid leaks can cause a spongy pedal. The most common place for them to occur is around your wheels. Alright, picture this: You’re heading down Heaphy Terrace or crawling along Peachgrove Road on a damp morning, go to put...
Brake Dust on Wheels – Inspection & Repairs in Hamilton

Brake Dust on Wheels – Inspection & Repairs in Hamilton

Where’s All This Brake Dust Coming From? Ever noticed that black, grimy dust coating the wheels on your car after a week or two of buzzing around Hamilton? That’s brake dust, and it’s one of those things just about every car owner sees sooner or later, especially if...