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Brakes Built for Safety, Control, and Performance

Modern braking systems are complex. Between ABS/ESP modules, electronic parking brakes, regenerative braking, and MOT compliance — you want a workshop that understands the full picture, not just pads and discs.

Noticing Something Off?

Brake issues rarely appear out of nowhere. Most start with subtle symptoms that get progressively worse.
Common triggers include:
• Squealing or grinding noises
• Vibration through steering wheel or pedal
• Vehicle pulling under braking
• Soft, spongy, or inconsistent pedal feel
• ABS/ESP/EPB warning lights
• MOT advisories or failures

Complete Brake System Service

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Pads & Discs

Replacement using OEM, premium aftermarket, or performance components matched to vehicle, driving style, and budget.

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Calipers & Carriers

Diagnosis of seized slider pins, piston failure, uneven wear, and heat damage. Rebuild and replacement options available.

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Brake Fluid & Bleed

DOT-rated brake fluid changes and pressure bleeds. Essential for pedal feel and fade resistance, especially on EV/PHEV vehicles.

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Scanning, resets, calibration, actuator replacement, and safe service procedures for vehicles with EPB systems.

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ABS/ESP Diagnostics

Sensor, module, and wheel-speed diagnostics using dealer-level tooling. Fault-code tracing and full brake performance reports.

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Regenerative & Hybrid Systems

Inspection and maintenance of regen braking, corrosion mitigation on low-friction use cases, and correct EPB sequencing.

OEM, Premium, or Performance - Your Call

The right parts depend on the vehicle and how it’s driven.

We supply and fit:
• OEM main-dealer components
• Premium aftermarket (Brembo, ATE, TRW, Pagid, etc.)
• Performance upgrades (grooved/drilled discs, high-temperature pads, track compounds)
• EV/PHEV brake solutions

Budget options are available for older vehicles, but we’ll always advise honestly if a cheaper part compromises safety or performance.

Brakes: The Technical Side

Brakes convert kinetic energy into heat. The hotter the system, the more it risks fade — and modern vehicles generate more heat than ever. Vehicle weight, regen braking, pad compounds, disc design, brake fluid boiling points, ABS logic, and tyre grip all affect performance.

We evaluate braking as a system, not a single wear item.

EV & PHEV Brake Challenges

Electric and hybrid vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking at light load, which reduces pad usage but increases corrosion and seizure risk — especially at the rear.

We handle regen systems, fluid service, EPB actuators, corrosion mitigation, and MOT brake performance testing for EV/PHEV platforms.

MOT Failures, Advisories & Brake Testing

Brakes are one of the top causes of MOT advisories and failures.
We manage:
• Disc thickness & lip measurement
• Brake imbalance values
• ABS/ESP/EPB warning lights
• Fluid ageing and contamination
• Corrosion & component wear
If you’ve had an MOT advisory or failure, we’ll fix the underlying issue and re-test as needed.

Straightforward Pricing

Costs vary based on vehicle, parts choice (OEM vs aftermarket vs performance), EPB/ABS diagnostics, brake fluid, and labour time.
Before any work begins, you’ll get:
• A written estimate
• Parts options (OEM / Premium / Budget / Performance)
• Lead times and turnaround expectations


Payment Assist available for qualifying jobs.

How We Work

1. Inspection & Test Drive
2. Diagnostic Scan (ABS/ESP/EPB)
3. Written Estimate & Options
4. Parts Sourcing (OEM & Performance Available)
5. Fitment & Torque Procedure
6. Bedding-In (where applicable)
7. Brake Tester Report
8. Handover & Warranty

For enthusiasts and track cars, bedding procedures and torque sequences can be tailored by request.

Real Work, Real Outcomes

From seized slider pins to failed EPB actuators to EV regenerative corrosion, we’ve seen the full spectrum. Images and examples coming soon.

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From seized slider pins to failed EPB actuators to EV regenerative corrosion, we’ve seen the full spectrum. Images and examples coming soon.

Brakes Built for Safety, Control, and Performance

Modern braking systems are complex. Between ABS/ESP, electronic parking brakes, regenerative braking and MOT compliance — you want a workshop that understands the full picture.

* Same-day inspection slots available

Noticing Something Off?

Brake problems rarely appear out of nowhere. Most start with small changes in noise, feel or warning lights and gradually get worse.

Squealing or grinding noises
Soft or inconsistent pedal feel
Burning smell after hard braking
Vibrations through wheel or pedal
ABS / ESP / parking brake alerts
MOT advisories or brake warning
Vehicle pulling under braking
* We’ll check pad and disc condition, fluid leveland basic brake performance.

Complete Brake System Service

Pads & Discs

Calipers & Carriers

Brake Fluid & Bleed

Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB)

ABS & ESP Diagnostics

Regenerative
Hybrid Systems

OEM, Premium or Performance – Your Choice

Different vehicles and different driving styles demand different brake components.
We offer options across OEM, premium aftermarket and performance parts to suit your needs and budget.

OEM Parts

Dealer-spec

Aftermarket

Brands

Performance

Upgrades

EV / PHEV

Solutions

Brakes: The Technical Side

Brakes don’t just “stop the car” – they convert kinetic energy into heat.
The hotter the system, the more it risks fade.

Modern braking systems are engineered around heat management, hydraulic pressure and electronic stability control.

Disc design, pad compound, fluid condition and tyre grip all impact how the car stops – especially under repeated or emergency braking.

Heat & friction: brake fade and energy absorption

Pad compounds: ceramic, low-metallic, performance

Discs: ventilated, drilled, grooved, smooth OEM

Fluid: boiling point, moisture content, pedal feel

Electronics: ABS, ESP and brake distribution

Tyre interaction: grip, weight transfer and ABS logic

Vehicle weight: EV/PHEV mass increases heat load

Driving style: low-speed city vs high-temp motorway vs spirited

Want to know which option makes sense for your car?

Electric and Hybrid vehicles brake differently. Regenerative braking saves pads, but it also increases corrosion and seizure risk – especially at the rear

Common EV Brake Issues:

Regen braking: reduces pad use but prevents heat cycling
Disc corrosion: from low-friction city driving
Rear brake seizure: from EPB + low usage
Brake-by-wire systems: require correct service procedures
Higher vehicle mass: increases heat load under emergency stops
Fluid ageing: still matters even if pads barely wear
MOT relevance: corrosion + imbalance = common failures

We service EV and PHEV braking systems with proper EPB resets, corrosion
prevention strategies and MOT brake performance checks.

Brakes are one of the most common causes of MOT advisories and failures. We handle the diagnosis, repair and re-test, ensuring your vehicle passes without brake-related issues.

Brake Items Assessed During MOT:

Brake imbalance: often caused by uneven disc or pad wear
ABS/ESP warning lights: testable and can trigger a fail
Disc thickness & lip: measured during MOT
Corrosion: common on low-usage EVs and city cars
Fluid condition: aging reduces boiling point and pedal feel
Parking brake performance: mechanical or EPB-related

If you’ve received an advisory or failed MOT due to brakes, we’ll identify the root cause, fix it properly and re-test if needed.

Pricing & Transparency

Brake work varies widely depending on vehicle, parts choice, usage and MOT requirements. We price fairly and only recommend what your car actually needs.

1. Parts Options

OEM, premium aftermarket or performance

2. Vehicle Type

EV, hybrid, performance or commercial

3. Usage & Condition

Pad/disc wear, corrosion, fluid and EPB/ABS diagnostics

How We Work

Simple, transparent and engineered around your vehicle. From the initial inspection to final validation, we walk you through what we find, how we fix it and what it will cost — so you can make informed decisions without guesswork or surprises along the way.

1.Inspection

Visual brake check

2.Estimate

Clear pricing options

3. Service

Work carried out

4. Test & Validation

Road test & checks

Because of this, we start with a quick inspection and then provide a clear estimate before any work is carried out.

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