The short answer
Kay replaces brake pads and discs, frees and greases seized callipers and checks the whole braking mechanism, not just pad thickness. If a seized brake can be freed and serviced instead of replaced, he will tell you, which is how customers have saved money on jobs another garage might have quoted for new parts.
What's included
- Front and rear brake pads
- Brake discs
- Calliper sliders cleaned and greased, seized callipers freed
- Brake fluid condition check
- Handbrake and brake warning light faults
- Road test after every brake job
Price
Every car is different, so Kay quotes per car. Send your reg and you get a clear price before any work starts.
Get a quoteWhy get it done at Kay's
Booked in fast
One customer messaged late in the evening and had rear brakes done early the next day.
The whole mechanism, not just pads
Kay checks the mechanism is healthy and greases it where needed, so new pads wear evenly and last.
No unnecessary parts
A seized wheel was fixed without new parts, saving the customer more than £100.
How it works
- 1
Describe it
Squeal, grind, pull to one side, soft pedal or a warning light: tell Kay what you notice.
- 2
Inspect
Wheels off, pads, discs, callipers and fluid checked.
- 3
Quote
You get a clear price for what actually needs doing.
- 4
Fit and test
Parts fitted, mechanism greased, car road-tested before you collect.
Brakes: questions
How do I know if my brake pads need replacing?
Common signs are a high-pitched squeal when braking, a grinding noise, a longer stopping distance, a brake pad warning light or the car pulling to one side. Pads wear faster in stop-start city traffic like East London. If you notice any of these, book a brake check before the discs are damaged.
Do I always need new discs with new pads?
Not always. Discs only need replacing when they are below minimum thickness, badly scored, corroded or warped. Kay measures and inspects them and tells you honestly. Fitting new pads to worn discs reduces braking performance, but replacing good discs just wastes your money.
What does a grinding noise from my brakes mean?
Grinding usually means the pad material is worn down and metal is rubbing on the disc, or a stone or corrosion is caught in the brake. It reduces braking and quickly damages discs, so stop driving if you can and book in. Kay can often see you quickly for brake faults.
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Send your reg and what the car is doing. You get a straight answer and a clear price before any work starts.