Brake check

guitarman001

I had my car serviced about 3 months ago and specifically asked the guys (at Farmers) to check the brakes as I don't think they respond as well as they should and sometimes I hear them squeal (which I thought meant they need immediately replaced). They said all was fine but I am still hearing the odd bit squealing and I don't want to make a potentially costly situation even costlier.

Is there anywhere where I can get a brake check without getting ripped off (Edinburgh & Lothians area)? I'd rather pay for the check if it meant they weren't going to scr@w me for something else.

calmacuk

I would recommend QwikLube who have garages at Abbeyhill and Musselburgh. They offer a free brake check.

I've used them a few times in the past year for an mot and service, and also a tyre check after I kerbed my car and they were really good.

qwiklube.co.uk

fivetide

Chances are the pads are moving a bit int he calipers. Might not have had shims or copper grease applied when fitted.

Given Farmers didn't try to scam you by saying new discs/pads needed you could go back there and simply ask them their thoughts on the issue and if they can fix it cheaply as it is bothering you.

5t.

jimbo_the_jetset

Instead of a visual check ask for a strip down & clean (hours labour max).

Ask them to measure the thickness of the pads & discs using a vernier which can then be compared to the manufacturers min thickness.

Local garage to me does this as part of a normal service which is why I like using them.

gilbert_and_sullivan

jimbo_the_jetset wrote: »

Local garage to me does this as part of a normal service which is why I like using them.

Getting rare to find now, surprising how am annual strip clean and *correct* lube including the handbrake mechanism, and fluid renewal every few years can keep a braking system trouble free indefinately where others seem to be always seizing up...used to be known as servicing at one time..;)

colino

Find a local independent recommended by friends and family. Farmers are just KwkFit 2 with guys buying franchises from Sir Tom himself. In theory they should be better, as they are owner managed, but if you are so lost that you have to buy a franchise for a very basic set of garage services, doubt if the mechanical skills are there either.