Have you ever considered what could be preventing you from being safe while driving?

While brake repairs may come to mind, the importance of regular brake maintenance cannot be stressed enough. Failing to maintain your brakes can result in decreased ability to stop your vehicle quickly and safely, putting not only your own life but also the lives of others on the road at risk.

Ensuring regular brake maintenance means that you can have peace of mind knowing that your brakes will function correctly when you need them the most - in an emergency.

Let's dive deeper into brake maintenance and focus on brake pads.

These components play a critical role in your vehicle's braking system, as they are responsible for compressing and creating friction on the brake rotors to bring your vehicle to a stop. As a result, brake pads are constantly under pressure and generate an enormous amount of heat that erodes the pads over time.

Worn brake pads means impaired braking which is dangerous for you and others. That's why regular inspection and measuring of the condition of your brake pads is crucial.

Given their role, brake pads are subject to wear and tear and require regular inspection and replacement to ensure your brakes function correctly.

Over time, the material that makes up the brake pads wears down. If not checked and replaced regularly, worn-out brake pads can lead to decreased braking efficiency or, worse, brake failure. Routine maintenance ensures that your brake pads are in good condition, thereby maintaining the performance of your braking system.

Driving with worn brake pads is not only unwise, it is also not a good way to save money because it could cost you more in the long run. By continuing to drive a vehicle with worn brake pads you run the risk of causing damage to other vital components in the braking system such as the rotors and worn brake pads also contribute to such things as uneven tyre wear.

At Victoria Park Auto Care in Welshpool, we possess the necessary qualifications to conduct a diverse range of brake services and repairs, utilising quality parts and covered by a nationwide warranty. We provide inspection, repair, and replacement of numerous brake components such as;

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