Brakes
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Ensuring your car brakes are up to scratch is an important part of maintaining your vehicle. If you are ever in any doubt about the state of your brakes, we provide a no-obligation free brake check.
Our experienced technicians will check your brake pads, shoes and discs and advise of any parts which are unsafe.
Car brakes are one of the most important safety features of a car. They are responsible for slowing down and stopping the car. There are two main types of car brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes.
Disc Brakes
Disc brakes are the most common type of brake on modern cars. They use a hydraulic system to apply pressure to a caliper, which then squeezes the brake pads onto a rotor. The friction created between the brake pads and the rotor slows down or stops the car.
- Components of a disc brake system:
- Master cylinder: This is the main pump of the hydraulic system. When you press the brake pedal, the master cylinder pushes brake fluid through the brake lines.
- Brake lines: These are the tubes that carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to the calipers.
- Calipers: These are the clamps that squeeze the brake pads onto the rotors.
- Brake pads: These are the parts that make contact with the rotors. They are made of a friction material that wears down over time and needs to be replaced regularly.
- Rotors: These are the discs that spin with the wheels. They are made of cast iron or ceramic and can get very hot when the brakes are applied.
- Components of a disc brake system:
Drum Brakes
- Components of a drum brake system:
- Master cylinder: This works the same way as in a disc brake system.
- Brake lines: This works the same way as in a disc brake system.
- Wheel cylinders: These are the cylinders that push the brake shoes outward.
- Brake shoes: These are the parts that make contact with the drum. They are lined with a friction material that wears down over time and needs to be replaced regularly.
- Drums: These are the rotating cylinders that are attached to the wheels.
Feel free to relax in our Reception area whilst our experienced MOT testers check your vehicle or if you prefer you can watch the MOT test procedure taking place, in our MOT viewing area in the workshop.
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Platinum Motoring Solutions are proud to offer a wide range of vehicle repairs, services and MOT tests at highly affordable prices. We also offer payment assist for our clients to spread the cost of repair work.
- 01708607300
BOOK A SERVICE TODAY
Platinum Motoring Solutions are proud to offer a wide range of vehicle repairs, services and MOT tests at highly affordable prices. We also offer payment assist for our clients to spread the cost of repair work.
- 01708607300