Are Your Brakes in Top Working Order?Brake Repair Services
Brabond Automotive recognises the importants of healthy brake systems and has the ability to service and maintain all braking systems and components. Our team of brake specialist have put forward some critical tech notes so all vehicle owners may recognise or diagnose there vehicle braking system faults before major system damage or brake failure occurs. Please take the time to read through and if you have one of these symptoms with your vehicle please do not hesitate to call our team of specialist to discuss your option for repair.
Brake Warning Light On Dash Panel
Brake system fault *extreme caution* It may also be a faulty sensor or electrical fault ?Check you brake fluid reservoir level first, check for leaks under car and at wheel areas,check for brake pedal operation and height if low or spongy do not drive and call Brabond for professional assistance. This may be caused by a leak or lack of fluid in the brake master cylinder or external booster, which will could render your brakes not fully functional. Do not drive the vehicle, as it could be dangerous.
ABS Warning Light On (where fitted)
Fault in the ABS Braking system
ABS Warning Light On (where fitted)Fault in the ABS Braking system. While the ABS light is illuminated this fault renders the Anti Lock Braking System inoperative.This Fault can be diagnosed properly by scanning the vehicles ECU to determine the fault code that exists in the ABS System. Please call Brabond for professional assistance.
Spongy Pedal *Long Pedal Travel
Air in System / Excessive displacement or movement *extreme caution* Check for air by re-bleeding system. Check brake shoe adjustment or caliper displacement Loose or worn Bearings / Disc Run Out may cause piston knock back resulting in intermittent low pedal feel, check for fluid leaks possible collapsed brake master cylinder.
Brakes Pulling or locking up when braking only
Over heated or poor quality brake friction material has been fitted. Seized caliper slides or pistons. Brake hoses restricted or blocked, brake booster reaction pad has deteriorate. Discs or drums have overheated due to being to thin below manufactures scrap thickness.*caution time for a checkup*
Brakes Binding
Hand brake Bands or shoes over adjusted or mechanism failure/ Seized Caliper pistons or slides.Check adjustment, check handbrake cable is not seized/possible brake master cylinder problem.Possible brake booster push-rod clearance problem causing hydraulic pressure in system on longer braking duration and releasing when brakes have cooled down
Hard Pedal
Poor or inferior friction material fitted* seized hydraulic components * Insufficient brake booster vacuum supply from engine manifold*restriction or faulty check valve. Fault in Brake booster, sucking air noise from under pedal area or internal diaphragm leak * extreme caution booster refurbishment required*
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Brake & Clutch Spare Parts
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