Malvern Auto Repairs - Car Services - Brake Services

Brake services at Malvern Auto Repairs include disc pad or brake shoe replacement on front or rear wheel using quality pads. We can also provide disc and drum machining.

Your car's disc brakes are one of the most vital vehicle operating systems. By knowing a little more about how the disc brakes work, you'll better understand the importance of regular checks and servicing.

Wheel bearing grease must be applied to the wheel hubs to reduce heat generated by frequent applications of the brakes.

Calliper has one or more hydraulic cylinders containing pistons. Whenever you press the brake pedal, the pistons exert pressure on the brake pads.

Pads are metal plates with a bonded lining of friction material. As the lining material wears out, the metal pad moves closer to the disc. Pads should be replaced when less than 3mm from the disc.

Retaining pins hold the disc pads in the calliper. New split pins are always fitted during replacement.

Discs can be easily scored and damaged if the metal plate comes into contact with the disc. When below certain tolerances it must be replaced.

Bleed nipple is provided to ensure that any air entering the hydraulic lines is bled off. Even a small amount of air in the system will severely impair the operation of the brakes.