Autopro UK Ltd

Braking systems on vehicles convert the vehicles moving energy (kinetic) to heat energy to slow the vehicle down. Any issue with this system will lead to poor brake performance or even worse, total brake failure.

Braking Issues

If you have any of the following issues they could lead to brake failure:

Noises when braking especially grinding noises

Vibration when braking at high speeds

Pulling to the left or right when braking

Poor performance or slow braking

Hard brake pedal

Slack in handbrake

Brake Warning light on dashboard

Parts

When it comes to brakes you never should use cheap parts. That is why we use OE Matching brakes like TRW and Delphi on your vehicle.

Brake Fluid Change

The pressure applied by the driver onto the pedal is transferred to the braking friction surface via the brake fluid. The brake fluid is at best performance when there is no moisture in the fluid, the higher the moisture level the lower the performance. Moisture enters into the brake fluid over time and that is why manufacturers recommend you replace the fluid every two years.

Guarantee

All our braking parts come with a 12 month / 12,000 mile guarantee. So if you have any issue with the vehicle after a brake change we’ll be glad to inspect it free of charge and if any part cause any issues we’ll be replace it free of charge.

Brake Check Braking Pads supplied and fitted

Pads and Discs supplied and fitted

Rear Brake Shoes supplied and fitted

Rear Brake Cylinder supplied, fitted and bled

Brake Fluid Change

Handbrake Adjustments from cable and shoes

Here is a list and description of the components of a vehicle braking system

ABS/ESP/Brake Switches – Electrical systems that help driver brake without skidding and with more stability.

Caliper – When pressure is applied fluid pushes piston(s) in the calliper against the Brake Pad backing and causes pads and discs to make contact.

Cylinder – Brake Fluid pushes the piston in the cylinder outwards onto the shoe which in turn applies pressure to the drum.

b – A rotating metal friction surface that rotates with the wheels on the vehicle. Pad is applied to disc which slows the vehicle. There is normally one disc per wheel on a car which uses a Disc Braking System on the front and rear.

Drum – Found on rear braking systems that use a Drum/Shoe System, usually on smaller sized vehicles. Similar to a braking discs, the drum turns as the wheel turns. When pressure is applied to braking system the shoe makes contact with the drum and slows the vehicle down.

Brake Fluid – Fluid with high boiling point that under pressure does not compress.

Hand brake – Emergency brake that uses cables to apply the rear brakes. Later cars use electronic hand brake systems which use motors to apply the rear brakes.

Hoses – Transport fluid from brake pipes to caliper where some movement is required, i.e. from body of car to suspension leg.

Master Cylinder & Pedal – Amplifies the pressure applied at the pedal and pressurises brake fluid in braking system

Pad – Friction material that pushes against the disc to slow the vehicle down. There is normally two pads either side of each disc.

Pipe – Transports brake fluid from reservoir to master cylinder and then to Brake Hoses. Usually made of metal material that can corrode and require replacing when rusting occurs.

Servo – Helps driver apply pressure to master cylinder

Shoe – Found on rear braking systems that use a Drum/Shoe System, usually on smaller sized vehicles. Friction Surface that wears as it pushes against the Braking Drum to slow down vehicle. Does require manual adjustment annually, normally carried out on servicing.

Wear sensors – An electronic sensor that wears as the pads wears down to notify driver of a low pad. Normally one sensor for the front and one for the rear but there can be up to 4 sensors, one per pad pair.