Brakes
Brake Repair & Service
Your safety is our priority. We offer full brake repair and services, such as checks, fixes, and replacements, making sure your brakes work perfectly.
Our experts use the latest tools for dependable, lasting outcomes. Brakes are crucial for safety, turning your vehicle's energy into heat to slow it down. As time goes by, parts like brake pads wear and need changing. How often this happens depends on your vehicle type and its use. Stop in at Auto Super Shoppes in Te Awamutu for a brake repair if you have any doubts.
Your Braking System, Broken Down
Cylinders
Cylinders are what moves the shoes outwards into the drum using brake fluid.
Drums
Drums are what the shoes clamp into to slow the vehicle down
Shoes
Shoes come into contact with the drum to slow the vehicle down.
Brake Pads
The brake pads are the part of the braking system that comes into contact with the rotors to slow the vehicle down.
Rotors
The rotors are the large, metal discs that the brake pads clamp onto to slow the vehicle down.
Calipers
The calipers are the part of the braking system that holds the brake pads in place and presses them against the rotors.
Brake Fluid
The brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that helps to transfer the force from the brake pedal to the calipers, which in turn press the brake pads against the rotors.
Common Brake Issues
Screeching sound coming from the brakes
Vibrations in the steering wheel or brake pedal
Longer stopping distances
During a brake check, our mechanics will carefully inspect all wearable parts including brake pads, brake discs and brake fluid.
To check the brake pads and discs, specialist equipment will be used to take accurate measurements of these components.
If the measurements do not meet with those specified for the vehicle by the manufacturer, the parts will need to be replaced.
The brake fluid will also be checked to determine whether it needs replacement due to ageing or contamination.Find the right battery for your exact vehicle — at the right price.
Other symptoms, less obvious
Fluid leaks
Corroded brake lines
Worn brake pads
Replacing the pads can prevent further damage to the rotors and other components of the braking system. In some cases, the entire system may need to be replaced.
It is important to have the braking system checked regularly to ensure that it is in good working order.
Depending on the type of vehicle and how it is used, this may be as frequently as every few months or as infrequently as every few years.
Need a service done? Book in with our servicing team!
Expert Advice
Our knowledgeable team is here to provide expert advice and help you choose the best repair or service. We also offer professional installation services to ensure your parts are fitted correctly and perform optimally.
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