Brake repairs are what many people think about when it comes to being safe, but thinking about brake maintenance is far more central to your safety. Maintaining your brakes means not waiting until they need repairs or, worse still, until your brakes fail to stop you in time when you really need them to.

Regular brake maintenance means that you can relax knowing that your brakes will be working correctly when you need it most; in an emergency!

When it comes to Brake Maintenance, you should never take a risk. If you're not sure if your brake maintenance is 100% - call a professional such as Lismore Automotive Service immediately.

Your brake pads are a vital element of your braking system and they are a part that you you shouldn't ignore. Friction is caused when the brake pads compress against the brake rotors which causes your car to stop. This means your brake pads are working really hard, all the time. The amount of pressure needed to stop a moving vehicle is enormous and generates a lot of heat which causes wear on the brake pads.

Squealing brakes can be a sign that your brake pads are worn down; many pads have a small metal piece set into them that scrapes on the disc when your brake pads are worn down, causing that high pitch noise. However, it isn't a reason to wait until you hear noises to get your pads assessed, we advise having your brakes inspected at every service.

It is important to remember that brake noises are not always caused by normal wear and any unusual noises anywhere in your car should always be investigated by a qualified professional mechanic.

At Lismore Automotive Service we offer a free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with every car service. As part of our Vehicle Inspection Report we inspect the brake pads for wear and tell you if they want replacing. We can also recommend the right pad for your environment and driving style.

Brake Pads can can last anywhere between 15,000 to 70,000 km's. This can change because of a number of factors such as; driving conditions and style, regular heavy loads. If your brake pads are wearing out ahead of time your mechanic might advise using a special heavy duty brake pad more suited to your vehicle.

Some things are best left to experienced mechanics and this is one of them. You should never let anyone but a qualified professional touch something as essential to your safety as your braking system.

• Brake Pads
• Brake Drums
• Brake Calipers
• Brake Rotors
• Brake Hoses/Clips/Springs
• Wheel Cylinders
• Wheel Bearings
• Master Cylinders