Decode the noises and pedal feels that mean pads, discs — or just a clean-up.
Light squeal when cold
Often just surface rust or dust burning off in the first stops. If it fades within a mile, note it at your next service. If it stays, the wear indicators are telling you pads are low.
Judder through the pedal
A pulsing pedal under braking usually means uneven discs — heat spots or corrosion. We measure run-out on the car and either skim or replace, always as an axle pair.
Grinding means stop driving
Grinding is pad backing plate on disc. Every mile scores the discs deeper and risks the calliper. Call us — this one jumps the queue.
Long or soft pedal
Air or moisture in the fluid, a weeping hose, or worn rear brakes. Start with our free fluid test and 12-point check — most causes are quick to confirm on the ramp.
