Brake repairs in Royston
Brake repairs Royston: pads, discs, calipers and brake fluid for cars at our workshop on Lower Gower Road. We inspect first, quote clearly, and only start work you approve. 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty on parts and labour.
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Brake repairs Royston: the work we do
Brakes are checked on every service, but you can book a brake inspection on its own at any time.
Pads and discs
Front and rear pads and discs replaced with quality parts, bedded in and road tested before the car goes back.
Calipers and hoses
Sticking or seized calipers, worn slide pins and perished hoses found and replaced.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs water over time. We test it and change it when it is due or contaminated.
Drum brakes and shoes
Many cars still have drum brakes at the rear. We check the shoes, wheel cylinders and adjusters, and replace worn shoes in pairs.
Signs your brakes need attention
If you notice any of these, book a check before it becomes a bigger job.
Squealing or grinding
A squeal often means the pad wear indicator is touching. Grinding can mean metal on metal and should be checked straight away.
Pulling or vibration
Pulling to one side or a shaking pedal can point to a sticking caliper or warped discs.
Warning light or soft pedal
A brake warning light or a pedal that sinks needs checking before you drive far. Call us and we can collect.
Recent brake work at our Royston workshop
Real photos from recent jobs. Brake calipers can seize when the pistons corrode, which makes the car pull and wears the pads unevenly. A lip on the outer edge of a disc shows how much metal has worn away. We measure pad thickness with a gauge, so you can see what is left rather than take our word for it.
Seized, corroded caliper pistons
Worn disc with a lip at the edge
Pad thickness checked with a gauge
Rear drum brake shoes on the lift
Brake repair questions
How much do brake pads and discs cost?
It depends on the car and which axle needs work. Send your registration and we will quote the parts and labour before anything is ordered.
Can you collect my car?
Yes. Collection is free within 5 miles of the workshop and a small quoted fee beyond that. Courtesy cars can also be booked: you insure the car while you have it and replace any fuel used.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Brake work we carry out comes with our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty on parts and labour.
Do you check the brakes during a service?
Yes. Pads, discs, drums where fitted, pipes, hoses and fluid condition are checked on every car service, and anything worn is quoted before work starts.
Will worn brakes fail the MOT?
Brakes are a key part of the MOT, and badly worn or uneven brakes can fail. MOTs are carried out at a local authorised test station, and we fix any brake failures or advisories at our workshop.
Book brake work in Royston
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Saturday and Sunday by pre-arranged booking only (no walk-ins). Unit 6, Block 2, Lower Gower Road, Royston SG8 5EA.