Top Garages for Front Brakes in Yorkshire and The Humber (82 found)
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Operating for 25 years, Jupiter Garage, has built up a reputation of honesty, hard work and excellent service for their customers in the Sheffield area. Offering full MOT testing, car services and an all-inclusive car repair service at competitive prices, means that you get amazing value for money w...
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German Autocentre is part of the DSA Group and was formerly known as German Auto Tech and German Marques. The origins on the company date back to 2010 when it was formed with one objective in mind: Offer manufacturer quality servicing, diagnostics and repairs at an affordable price. We are based nea...
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DSA Autocentre is a large independent garage and is located right next to IKEA in the city centre, We provide quality MOT testing, servicing and repairs for customers in the area. In addition to this, we specialise in providing mobile servicing which can be done at your convenience. We can bring al...
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DSA Autocentre is a large independent garage and is located near to Sheffield Arena and a short distance away from Sheffield city centre and close to Sheffield Arena. We provide quality MOT testing, servicing and repairs for customers in the area. In addition to this, we specialise in providing mobi...
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Working out of the Leeds area, J P Autos The MOT Testing Station has many years of experience and are always willing to go the extra mile for their customers. Our highly trained and skilled mechanics know just what your car needs to stay in best possible shape. We work on all serviceable car brand...
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Established for many years, we are a family run business that believes in great customer service to encourage repeat business with every customer. Our pricing is very competitive and all of our mechanics have the best equipment at their disposal to get the job done correctly and efficiently. We unde...
Your brakes are the most important part of your car. If they’re not working properly, you can’t slow your car down effectively. This leaves you at greater risk of an accident. If you notice any braking problems, you should book a brake pad replacement or other brake repairs near you as soon as possible.
When you press down on the brake pedal, it activates a plunger in the master cylinder. This forces brake fluid through the system which, in turn, applies pressure on the other brake components. These are forced against the wheels and slow your car down.
There are two main types of brakes: disc brakes and drum brakes. Most modern cars use disc braking systems on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear, while older cars use drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
Disc brake systems have two pads per wheel. These clamp down on the brake disc when the pedal is depressed. Pressurised brake fluid sends a plunger in the calliper forward, forcing the brake pads to squeeze either side of the brake disc. This slows your vehicle down.
Drum brakes work the same way, but use braking shoes instead of pads. These are stored in the steel brake drum itself and, when pressure is applied, the wheel cylinder expands. This component forces the brake shoes apart and towards the inside edge of the drum.
A modern braking system is made up of the following parts:
Most modern vehicles now use anti-lock braking systems (ABS) to make braking safer. They can identify wheels that are about to lock up and help you avoid a skid or loss of control under heavy braking. The only surfaces where ABS isn’t effective are ice, gravel or other slippery surfaces.
Front brake pads last between 25,000 and 60,000 miles. Rear brake pads last longer because the front pads sustain about 70% of the braking load. However, they are unlikely to last beyond 60,000 miles.
Brake discs can last between 80,000 and 120,000 miles on average, but you should book a brake disc replacement every 50,000 miles. This means a mechanic may suggest changing your brake pads and discs together in order to make it more cost-effective for you in the long run. This is more likely if you usually brake in an aggressive manner because you can shorten the lifespan of both your brake pads and discs.
You should book a brake pad replacement if you notice any of the following warning signs:
If you notice any of these symptoms, you should book a brake pad replacement at a garage near you as soon as possible. You should also keep track of your brake pad replacement intervals so you don’t leave it too long between changes. While brake pads can last 60,000 miles, you should look to change them earlier to avoid excess deterioration.
The average UK brake pad replacement cost is £127.94 for front brake pads and £122.23 for rear brake pads, according to bookings made through BookMyGarage.
The average combined brake pad and disc replacement cost is £224 for front pads and discs and £249 for rear pads and discs.
When you compare brake pad replacement deals through BookMyGarage, you can save up to 70%. Simply enter your reg and postcode to compare instant prices from garages near you and book the best deal. You can filter by price, distance, availability or reviews - whatever matters most to you. Then, select a date and time to complete the booking.
There’s no upfront payment and the transparent prices include the full cost of your brake pad replacement. You deal with the garage directly and you never have to worry about hidden extras. When you compare and save with BookMyGarage, you always get the best deal near you.
On average, it takes between 1-3 hours to fit a new set of brake pads and brake discs. A brake pad replacement usually takes between 30-60 minutes and a brake disc change takes roughly the same length of time.
Sometimes, you just need professional reassurance that your car doesn’t have a brake problem. Other times, your problem is nothing to do with your brake pads or discs. That’s where our range of other brake repairs comes in.
You can book a brake fluid replacement or a brake inspection to determine what other brake repairs you need.
Driving in Yorkshire and the Humber
The Yorkshire and the Humber region is extremely varied, home to the major Northern cities of Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford, as well as to the smaller cities of York, famous for its medieval centre, and Whitby, with its atmospheric harbour and ruined abbey. In addition the region of Yorkshire and the Humber boasts some of the UK’s best loved landscapes, such as the drama of the Pennines - ‘Britain’s backbone’ - and the austere beauty of the North York moors and the rolling landscape of the Dales.