Car Brakes
Car Brakes - MBS Exeter
When your brakes need a service or even replacement brakes, look no further than MBS Exeter.
We are really proud of our status as a “Pagid Proud to Fit Centre” for brakes, replacements and servicing. We won this coveted award by being excellent at our job, getting to know you, the customer, and doing our work with a real commitment to quality.
There are a lot of drivers out there who don’t check their vehicles often enough for faults. Perhaps you’re heading somewhere in a rush and don’t have time to check your brake pads. Maybe you own a brand-new vehicle and assume nothing can go wrong. Whatever the reason, you shouldn’t wait until something goes wrong for brake maintenance to be your top priority.
Here are 6 signs you should look and listen out for which could be telling you that your car needs new brakes.
A screeching noise indicates that your brake pads are wearing away and are scraping against your vehicle’s wear indicators. The wear indicators are there to let you know when there’s a problem, so, when you hear a screeching noise, don’t ignore it. Book your car in for a service before the problem deteriorates.
You will know the problem has become worse when you hear a squeaky noise – this is the sound of your brake pads rubbing against rust. You may also hear a grinding noise, which will damage the rotors and cause the brakes to stick. At this point, your brake pads are likely beyond repair, making your vehicle dangerous to drive.
It’s likely that one of your vehicle’s brake pads has worn away at a faster rate than the other, causing your car to pull to one side when braking. If this happens, speak to a professional as it may also be a symptom of uneven tyre pressure or a faulty wheel bearing.
One of the best checks you can perform on your vehicle is inspecting the thickness of your brake pads through the spokes of your car wheel. If the thickness is less than a quarter of an inch, you should replace your brake pads.
Vibrations when braking usually indicate misalignment of your vehicle or warped rotors. Bringing your car to a stop takes longer than it used to. This is due to applying the brakes over a long distance without bringing the car to a complete stop.
Brake fluid may develop under the side of your parked car. If you see this, come to MBS Exeter or give us a ring and we’ll advise on the next steps.
A well-respected and popular garage, MBS Exeter is renowned as one of the leading independent Mercedes, Mini and BMW vehicle specialists in and around Exeter.
To find out more about Car Brakes in Exeter, contact us online or call us directly on 01392 493222
Monday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
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Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
Thursday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
Friday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |