Brakes Maintenance
Regular brake checks are of great importance for the safety of your vehicle. At HMG you can do this with routine servicing where your brakes are thoroughly checked over with a comprehensive report by fully skilled and experience technicians.

Free Brake Checks
If you are ever in any doubt about the state of your brakes, in between services, we at the HMG provide a no obligation FREE OF CHARGE brake check,

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRAKES?
The purpose of a braking system is to slow and stop your vehicle. It is controlled by a foot (service brake), pedal and by hand or parking brake.

The brake also allows you to make an emergency stop if you need to.

The importance of the braking system means that you must maintain it carefully and make sure that it is operating at optimum levels. It is a legal requirement to have a good braking system and your brakes will be tested as part of your MOT.

Like all components, brakes deteriorate over time and because it happens gradually, many people don't notice the difference in their braking system. Having your brakes checked regularly could also save you time and money by preventing damage to other components.

HOW CAN I TELL IF MY BRAKES NEED ATTENTION?
There are a number of tell tale signs to look out for when using your brakes. They include a grinding noise when you apply the brakes or a pull to the left or right. The grinding normally means that brake pads are excessively worn and need to be replaced along with the damaged discs. A pull to the left or right is normally indicative of a sticking or seized mechanical or hydraulic component.

You may also feel a continuous "pulsating" from the pedal or a "spongy" feeling. This spongy feeling indicates that there is air in the hydraulic system due to a brake fluid leak. The "pulsating" feel is normally associated with a distorted brake disc or drum.

More obviously, you may notice an illuminated brake warning light on the instrument panel or that your handbrake is pulling up higher than it normally does – in modern cars, more than 6 to 8 clicks.

For safety's sake, it's important to have your vehicle inspected as quickly s possible when you notice any of the above symptoms.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I PUSH MY BRAKE PEDAL?
The brake pedal is connected to the master cylinder located within the engine compartment. The cylinder is filled with brake fluid.

When you push down the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is created in the master cylinder so that brake fluid is pressurised in a series of brake pipes and hoses to the hydraulically activated pistons that force the friction material on to rotating parts and that's what stop your car.

Filters, Brakes, Plugs and Safety Components.
All filters will be checked for blockages that prevent your vehicle from running smoothly along with all brakes, spark plugs and all internal and external components to ensure that they have not worn to excessive levels so as to render the vehicle unsafe on the render. It is very important that these are regularly checked so that unexpected problems do not occur.