BRAKES WITH CT AUTOS

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BRAKES?

At CT Autos, we are your local experts in Reading when it comes to brake repairs, maintenance and checks of your vehicle components. Like all components, brakes deteriorate over time. As it happens gradually, many people don’t notice the difference. As new cars continue to get more powerful, this deterioration can become more and more dangerous.
If you notice any of the following you should get your vehicle checked out at our professional garage in Reading.
Close up of a vehicles alloys and brake system - Car Brakes Reading

WHEN SHOULD I REPLACE MY VEHICLE BRAKES?

Different driving patterns have a dramatic effect on how often your brakes need servicing. For example, a set of brake pads could last up to 60,000 miles or more on a car driven mostly on the motorway. However, the brakes on the same car driven mostly in busy city centre traffic may last only 25,000 miles or less.
Front brakes normally wear out before rear brakes because they handle a higher percentage of the braking load, especially on front-wheel-drive cars.
It is often recommended that brake pads should be replaced if the pad friction material has worn down to a thickness of 3 millimetres. Brake disc thickness should be measured if they are at or below the manufacturer’s safe minimum thickness specification they should be replaced.

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH A BRAKE INSPECTION AT CT AUTOS

During a brake inspection at our garage, our expert mechanics check the entire brake system of your vehicle thoroughly. This includes the following: