Brakes

Rusty Brake Disc and Rotors 

Rusty Brake Disc and Rotors 

If you bring your car in for a brake check, most folks reckon it’s just about the pads, shoes, or maybe a leaky master cylinder. But there’s another bit that cops a hiding, especially in our good old Hamilton conditions – the brake discs (or rotors). You probably...

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...
Dirty Brake Fluid Flushing in Hamilton

Dirty Brake Fluid Flushing in Hamilton

Is Your Brake Fluid Ready for a Flush? Hey, got a question about brake fluid flushing? No worries, you’re not the only Hamilton driver wondering about this stuff – it’s something we see a lot, whether it’s a Suzuki Swift from Dinsdale or a tidy little Peugeot 308 from...
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...
New Brake Shoes – Replacement Service in Hamilton

New Brake Shoes – Replacement Service in Hamilton

What do brake shoes do? The brake shoes are important parts of a drum braking system which help your car to slow down when the brake pedal is applied. The brake shoe is covered in a lining, which is glued to the shoe. When the brakes are applied, the brake lining is...