Brake repairs are what many people consider when it comes to being safe on the roads, but thinking about brake maintenance is much more essential to your overall safety. When your brakes are properly maintained they shouldn't need to be repaired.

Maintaining your brakes means not waiting until they need repairs or you find they are not up to the task of stopping you safely in an emergency situation.

Maintaining your brakes properly means not waiting until they need repairs but having them checked on a regular basis to help avoid any unseen or unexpected problems which might impact your ability to brake safely and efficiently should the need arise.

When it comes to Brake Maintenance, you should never take a risk. If you're not sure if your brake maintenance is 100% - call a professional like Pacific Garage without delay.

It is important to remember that unusual brake sounds are not only caused by normal wear and any unusual noises anywhere in your car should always be investigated by a qualified professional mechanic.

Squealing brakes are a sign that your brake pads are wearing thin; many pads have a small metal piece implanted in them that scrapes on the disc when your brake pads are worn out, causing that high pitch noise. However, you should never wait until you hear unusual noises from your brakes to get your pads inspected, we recommend having your brakes inspected at every service.

It is important to remember that noisy brakes are not only caused by normal wear and any unusual noises anywhere in your car should always be investigated by a qualified professional mechanic. Brake Pads can last for anywhere between 15,000 to 70,000 km's. This changes according to a number of reasons such as; driving conditions and style, regular heavy loads.

At Pacific Garage we offer a free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with every car service. As part of our inspection we inspect the brake pads for wear and tell you if they need replacing. We can also advise the right pad for your environment and driving style and will advise you if you we think you may need heat resistant or heavier duty pads

Brake fluid supplies the pressure needed by the brake pads to stop your car. It also helps prolong the lifespan of your various brake components by assisting to prevent corrosion. Most people know that it is necessary to keep the brake fluid level topped up, but you should also have the entire system flushed regularly to replace degraded brake fluid and prevent excessive moisture in the fluid.

Some things are best left to experienced mechanics and this is one of them. You should never let anyone but a qualified professional touch something as significant to your safety as your braking system.

We can provide inspection, repair or replacement of many brake components such as:

• Brake Pads
• Brake Drums
• Brake Calipers
• Brake Rotors
• Brake Hoses/Clips/Springs
• Wheel Cylinders
• Wheel Bearings
• Master Cylinders
• Brake Flushing