Brake Pads, Brake Discs, Fluid & Complete Brake Repairs
If you’ve noticed squeaking, grinding, vibration, reduced braking performance or a brake warning light, bring your vehicle to DB Autos and let our experienced technicians inspect it.
DB Autos provides professional brake repairs and brake replacement in Stoke-on-Trent for a wide range of makes and models.
If something doesn’t feel right when you brake, don’t wait for it to get worse. Call DB Autos on 01782 844320.
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The braking system contains considerably more than pads and discs. The current DVSA MOT inspection covers components including brake pads and linings, discs and drums, hoses, pipes, master cylinders, callipers, ABS and braking performance. (GOV.UK)
You don’t need to diagnose the problem yourself.
Tell us what you’ve noticed and we’ll inspect the braking system to identify the likely cause.
Warning signs can include:
Some symptoms have several possible causes, which is why having the system inspected makes more sense than replacing parts on guesswork.
Brake pads are wear components and gradually become thinner as they’re used.
Eventually they need replacing.
Continuing to drive with excessively worn brake pads can affect braking and potentially damage other components.
The DVSA MOT manual specifically includes the condition of brake linings and pads as part of the braking-system inspection. (GOV.UK)
DB Autos can inspect your brake pads and advise whether replacement is necessary.
Brake discs work together with the pads to slow your vehicle.
Over time, discs can become worn or damaged. Their condition should therefore be assessed when brake problems are investigated or pads are being replaced.
Potential symptoms of brake disc problems can include:
The DVSA MOT inspection includes brake discs and drums as well as pads, callipers and other braking components. (GOV.UK) We’ll inspect the system and tell you what actually requires attention.
Not necessarily.
Brake pads and discs don’t automatically require replacement at exactly the same time.
The condition and measurements of the individual components need to be considered.
If the discs remain serviceable, replacing them unnecessarily makes little sense. If they’re excessively worn or damaged, fitting new pads while ignoring defective discs isn’t sensible either.
DB Autos will inspect the components and advise on the appropriate repair.
Brake fluid is an essential part of a hydraulic braking system.
When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is used to operate the brakes.
The condition and level of brake fluid therefore matter.
The DVSA MOT rules distinguish between fluid below the minimum mark, significantly below minimum and fluid that isn’t visible, with the severity ranging from minor to dangerous depending on the condition. (GOV.UK)
Your vehicle manufacturer may also specify an interval for changing brake fluid.
DB Autos can inspect your braking system and advise when brake-fluid replacement is appropriate.
Brake callipers play a vital role in many disc-brake systems.
Problems can potentially cause symptoms such as uneven braking, unusual wear, pulling or overheating.
The DVSA brake inspection also specifically includes brake actuators, including hydraulic cylinders and callipers. (GOV.UK)
If we suspect a calliper problem, we’ll inspect the braking system rather than simply assuming the pads are responsible.
Brake pipes and flexible hoses carry hydraulic pressure around the braking system.
Their condition matters.
Corrosion, leaks or deterioration can potentially compromise braking performance, and both rigid brake pipes and flexible brake hoses are covered by the MOT brake inspection. (GOV.UK)
If a problem is identified, we’ll explain the appropriate repair.
Modern vehicles use increasingly sophisticated electronic braking systems.
If an ABS or brake-system warning light appears, don’t simply ignore it because the car still seems to stop normally.
A warning light can indicate a fault requiring investigation.
DB Autos provides vehicle diagnostics alongside mechanical repairs, allowing us to investigate electronic as well as mechanical brake-system problems.
Yes.
The MOT doesn’t simply check whether your vehicle stops.
The official inspection covers the condition and operation of braking components and the performance and efficiency of the braking system. (GOV.UK)
Depending upon the defect and its severity, brake problems can be categorised as minor, major or dangerous. For example, the current manual classifies an inoperative brake servo and a leaking master cylinder as dangerous defects. (GOV.UK)
DB Autos is also an MOT test centre, so we can handle both your annual MOT and many repairs required following a failure.
DB Autos is an established family-run Stoke-on-Trent garage with decades of hands-on experience.
We’re proud to be an AA Approved garage.
DB Autos is also part of the Bosch Approved servicing network.
From brake pads and discs to fluid, callipers and diagnostics, we can investigate the complete braking system.
We provide MOT testing alongside brake repairs and general vehicle maintenance.
We work on a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
We don’t carry out additional repairs without your approval.
Want to see what we’ve found? Photos and videos can be made available upon request.
Parts and labour supplied by DB Autos are backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Grinding? Squeaking? Vibration? Warning light? Tell us what you’ve noticed.
We’ll inspect the relevant parts of the braking system and establish what needs attention.
We’ll explain what we’ve found and what repair we recommend.
No additional work is carried out without your approval.
Once authorised, our technicians complete the necessary repair or component replacement.
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Braking faults rarely improve by themselves.
DB Autos provides:
Brake Pad Replacement | Brake Disc Replacement | Brake Fluid Replacement | Brake Inspections | Brake Caliper Repairs | Brake Pipe & Hose Checks | ABS Diagnostics | MOT Brake Repairs
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Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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