24/10/2026
🚗 **Another brake job that was definitely needed!** 🛠️
A customer contacted us on Friday afternoon to say their brakes had been needing replaced for a while, but unfortunately they failed completely on the way home from work and the vehicle had to be recovered.
I priced up the parts and labour, and the customer was happy to go ahead. We offered to carry out the repair that evening, but as they wouldn’t be home until later, we arranged to complete the job on Saturday afternoon.
Once the wheel was removed, the extent of the problem was clear:
🔧 The rear of the brake disc had completely disintegrated
🔧 The brake pads were worn down to the metal
🔧 The brake calliper piston had extended so far that the seal had pushed out and was leaking
We recommended replacing the calliper, as this worked out more cost-effective than rebuilding the existing one with a new seal kit.
The photos show just how far the brakes had deteriorated. This is why it’s important not to ignore squealing, grinding, juddering, reduced braking performance or any warning signs from your brakes. Leaving them too long can turn a routine pad and disc replacement into a much more expensive repair and, more importantly, compromise your safety.
If your brakes need checking, get in touch to arrange an inspection. 📞
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