One of the most important components in cars is the braking system. Having good quality brake components and servicing them regularly hinders road accidents and allows for safe stopping. We recommend serving your brakes every 6 months to keep them in the safest working order.
At AutoCrew, we use the industry leading SafeTstop Brake test to determine the condition of your brakes. SafeTstop provides the important accuracy in brake testing, and we provide you with a printed report at completion.
The benefits of a SafeTstop check:
- EMERGENCY: Know that your vehicle will stop straight and in the shorted possible distance in an emergency
- PERFORMANCE: Get the best performance from your tyres and save money by not replacing them as often
- FUEL CONSUMPTION: Maximise your fuel consumption by minimising tyre drag
- SUSPENSION: Know that your shock absorbers are working correctly for optimum suspension performance
- AVOID HASSLES: Avoid future hassles and inconvenience of brake, suspension or tyre trouble
- DETECTS BRAKE IMBALANCES: Detects dangerous side to side and front to rear brake imbalances that can cause a vehicle to lose control
SafeTstop carries out the below vital safety checks for your brakes:
- Detects dangerous side-to-side and front-to-rear brake imbalances that will cause a vehicle to spin out of control
- Checks wheel alignment on both front and rear axles to guarantee maximum tyre performance
- Measures ride quality by testing the rebound of each shock absorber, from firm to soft
- Measures corner weight and acts as a weighbridge
- Gives accurate printout of the vehicle’s performance and photo proof that the test has been completed on your vehicle
Common brake issues and warning signs:
- A spongy brake pedal
- A grinding sound when you press the brake pedal
- Squealing brakes
- The car pulling to one side when you brake
- The brake warning light illuminating
- The brake pedal being hard to press
We recommend and always fit where we can Bosch brake systems.
