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Brakes |
When it comes to your vehicle's safety, brakes top the list of systems
that need regular checking. If brake service is neglected, you're
gambling with your safety, and that of your passengers and other
drivers.
Doing lots of stop-start driving in town will wear brakes out very
quickly so it’s important to get them checked frequently.On the other
hand. even if you don’t drive your car much, your brakes may begin to go
rusty and a reddish colour. Depending on the amount of rust, this can
have a detrimental effect on your car’s brakes and it’s ability to stop
in an emergency.
When was the last time you had your brakes checked? Visit Kevin Boden
Tyre Sales today to ensure that your car's braking system will never
fail you.
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Brake Repairs and Servicing |
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Maintaining the integrity of your brakes is one of the most important
things you can do for your safety while driving. The nature of the way
that brakes are constructed means that they wear continually, and
regular servicing of your vehicle’s brakes may save your life. Kevin
Boden Tyre Sales offer full brake servicing and repairs. Kevin Boden
Tyre Sales repair and service both main types of brakes, drum and disc,
as well as ABS brakes, to ensure that you are driving in the safest
vehicle possible. |
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Brake Servicing |
Your vehicle’s brakes are based on using friction to stop the wheels
turning. Basically, both disc and drum brakes use pads which are applied
to a drum or disc attached to the wheel. These pads are what most
commonly wear out, and when they do the brakes cease to function safely.
This can result not only in your car not stopping promptly, but also in
other safety problems such as pulling to one side, which may result in
the vehicle rolling or spinning under pressure. Worn pads can also cause
damage to brake drums and discs, through scoring of the surface of the
disc or drum.
Regular servicing by a quality expert repairer such as Kevin Boden Tyre
Sales can avoid these problems by checking for and replacing worn pads
(or shoes) thus preventing scoring of the other surfaces, and by
repairing and servicing the other working parts of your brakes,
including cylinders, springs, pins callipers, drums or discs and
bushing. Kevin Boden Tyre Sales repairs and services disc and drum
brakes as well as ABS brakes on most vehicles |
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When to service your Brakes |
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Because brakes are of such vital importance to your vehicle’s safety,
regular servicing and checking is paramount. Have your brakes serviced
regularly, at least as often as your regular car service, and schedule
an immediate repair if any of the following signs of wear develop; |
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You have to push
the pedal down hard or close to the floor before your car brakes
properly.
Your car pulls to one
side as you brake.
The wheels heat up as you
brake, the engine seems to lose power or your brakes feel as though they
are sticking.
You hear strange noises
such as squeals, banging, rattling, grinding, ‘chatter’ or other unusual
sounds when braking.
The brake warning light
coming on
Your car or just the
steering wheel vibrates or shudders when you brake |
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These are classic signs of worn (perhaps dangerously so) brakes, and
should signal to you that your car needs immediate attention from a
qualified and experienced brake specialist such as Kevin Boden Tyre
Sales. However, if you notice anything unusual about the way your
vehicle’s brakes are performing, a service or at least a check is in
order. |
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Brake repairs and servicing |
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Money spent on servicing and repairing your brakes may save your life,
or the lives of your loved ones. Ensure that you only use a reputable
and experienced brake repairer to do work of any kind on your brakes.
Kevin Boden Tyre Sales offer not only quality work and parts but also
offer a value and quality guarantee. Safety for your car and your
wallet! |
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