Brakes

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 Repair Cost Hamilton

Brake Repair Cost Hamilton

How much does brake repair cost in Hamilton? Alright, so if you’ve ever braked hard pulling out of The Base or been caught in stop-start traffic down Ulster Street, you’ll know your brakes cop a good hiding in Hamilton. Let’s have a wee chat about what goes into the...
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...
Brake Pedal Lower Than Usual – Inspection & Servicing in Hamilton

Brake Pedal Lower Than Usual – Inspection & Servicing in Hamilton

Why’s my brake pedal sitting lower than usual? Had a situation where your brake pedal’s sitting a bit closer to the floor than usual, especially driving around Hamilton East or down Ulster Street during peak hour? It happens more often than you’d think, and sometimes...
Anti-Lock Pressure Switch Replacement in Hamilton

Anti-Lock Pressure Switch Replacement in Hamilton

What’s an Anti-Lock Pressure Switch, Anyway? Alright, so you’re stuck at the lights on Anglesea Street in the middle of a rainy Hamilton afternoon, or maybe crawling through traffic in Te Awamutu or Rototuna, and that little ABS warning light starts glaring at you....
Brake Vacuum Pump Replacement in Hamilton

Brake Vacuum Pump Replacement in Hamilton

What does the vacuum pump do? The brake booster system enhances the power of your car’s brakes, allowing for improved safety and reduced stopping distance. It utilises the vacuum from the engine air intake to increase brake pressure, allowing your car to come to...