Car & Van Brake Repairs In Evesham

In theory yes, as long as the brake discs are not too thin, scored or corroded. In reality modern brake discs rarely outlast two sets of brake pads and so more often than not it is advisable to change the discs with the brake pads abd prevent future issues.

No, the brake pads wear to the shape of the surface of the brake disc. If you were to try and fit old pads on new brake discs the pad would only contact the disc in a few small areas causing a dangerously reduced braking effect.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic (it absorbs water - from the atmosphere in this case). This moisture can boil under heavy braking causing the brake pedal to feel spongy. High water content in the brake fluid can also cause corrosion leading to premature failure of braking components such as master cylinders, Wheel cylinders, ABS modulators and brake calipers.

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend two year service intervals for brake fluid, we'd advise 3 years as an absolute maximum

Brake judders are often caused by warped brake discs but can also be caused by worn suspension components. At Motorvation we have many methods to isolate, diagnose and fix the cause of your brake juddder.

The ABS light can illuminate for many reasons. Our advanced diagnostic routines and extensive equipment can trace the cause of your warning light quickly and accurately.

It is often OK to drive short distances with the ABS light illuminated - as long as the brakes feel normal and the car doesn't vere to one side when braking. However, the anti lock function will not operate if the ABS light is illuminated so give yourself extra space to stop and drive really carefully and drive to the nearest garage.

Our number one choice for pads and discs is Brembo. They're not the cheapest but they have proven to be a great product over and over again. We also recommend Bosch and Pagid as a decent alternative. We do have budget brands available in a pinch but the cost savings rarely seem worth gamble.

Yes, we do a make a small charge and we're proud of it! We think of it like this, our garage with it's premises, technicians, tools and equipment cost a relatively eye watering amount of money to operate. We believe that charging a small, fair, fee enables us to give honest and impartial advice that you, the customer, can rely on. We think this is a better option for both parties than having to try and cover the cost of providing free checks by some other means.