Competitively priced, convenient brake repairs
Mobile Brake Fitting in Reading
Grinding, vibration or a pedal that doesn’t feel right? We come to you, check your brakes and fit new pads or carry out the repair where your car is parked.
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- We come to you No need to drive on faulty brakes
- Brakes checked properly Noises, vibration and warning lights
- Open 7 days 8am to 8pm, including weekends
Mobile brake service
Mobile Brake Service in Reading
Brakes are one of the most important parts of your vehicle, and they need regular maintenance if you want to keep them in good condition. We have plenty of experience with mobile brake repairs, and whatever problem your brakes have, we’re sure we’ve seen it before.
We make the journey to you to put the problem right. If you feel your brakes aren’t working properly, that’s surely the safest option, because you don’t have to drive the car to a garage first.
Stopping safely
Mobile Brake Repairs
Vehicles are only useful because they can move and stop. Brakes do most of the work of stopping, letting cars and vans come safely to a halt. They are the main safety feature of your vehicle, so take their condition seriously.
Neglected brakes also put more strain on the rest of the vehicle, and make wear elsewhere much more likely.
Wear and tear
Brake Repair in Reading
Brakes are among the most used parts of a car, so at some point they will need attention. Brake wear is inevitable: given the weight of a car and the speeds it travels at, the friction the pads need to bring it to a stop is enormous.
Brake pads on the same axle are replaced together, and they should wear at a similar rate. If one pad is much more worn than another, that is cause for concern, as it can point to a sticking caliper or another fault that affects how safely the car stops.
Know the signs
Signs Your Brakes Need Checking
Being proactive with brake maintenance means you’re far less likely to need an urgent repair when something has gone seriously wrong.
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The brake warning light
An obvious one. If it comes on, get the brakes looked at.
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Noise when you brake
Grinding, or in fact any noise, should be investigated. Using your brakes shouldn’t be a noisy affair.
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Vibration when braking
Vibration through the pedal or the car can be a sign of wear, and a precursor to more serious problems.
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A softer pedal
More travel or play in the brake pedal than usual. This can be serious if brake fluid has been lost from the system.
It’s also sensible to have your brakes evaluated once the car has covered 50,000 miles. Brakes are part of every vehicle health check we carry out.
After new pads
Mobile Brake Pad Replacement
For a mobile brake pad replacement, simply call us or send your vehicle details on our enquiry form, and we’ll arrange a time to come to you.
Once new pads are fitted, you may notice the braking isn’t quite as sharp as before. New pads need a short time to bed in to the discs, and until they have worn in a little they may not give quite the response you were used to. This happens whenever new brake pads are fitted, it’s temporary, and it’s no cause for concern.
Make them last
Mobile Brake Fitting
The best way to look after your brakes is to follow a few simple habits that limit their wear. Giving yourself more time to brake, so you don’t have to brake sharply, is a good start.
Try to be in the right gear for the conditions too, so the brakes aren’t put under undue pressure. Follow these principles and you’ll save your pads, discs and calipers from unnecessary strain, and need brake work less often. Regular servicing also means any brake wear is spotted early.
Recent work
Brake Pad Replacements in Lower Earley and Shinfield
Two recent brake pad replacements for customers in Reading.
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Lower Earley Rear brake pads replaced on a Mazda. -
Shinfield Front brake pads replaced on a Kia Sportage in its parking bay.
Free quotes
Brakes Not Feeling Right?
Call us or send an enquiry with your vehicle details for a free quote, and we’ll come to you. We’re open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Mobile Brake Fitting Questions
Why choose a mobile mechanic in Reading to fit new brake pads?
If you’re seriously worried about driving your vehicle for safety reasons, it’s the most cost-effective and convenient way to have new brake pads fitted and be able to drive your vehicle again.
When should I replace my brake pads?
One sign is a brake pedal that feels less firm, with more play when you press it. That could be serious if brake fluid has been lost from the braking system.
Grinding, or in fact any noise, should be investigated, as using your brakes shouldn’t be noisy, and you shouldn’t feel any vibration through them either. Badly worn brake pads cause noise and vibration, and they’re another potentially unsafe problem with your brakes.
Why do my brakes feel less sharp after new pads are fitted?
New pads need to bed in to the discs. Until they have worn in a little, the braking may not feel quite as sharp as you were used to. It’s temporary, happens whenever new pads are fitted, and is no cause for concern.
Should brake pads wear evenly?
Pads on the same axle should wear at a similar rate, which is why they’re replaced together. If one pad is much more worn than another, have it checked, as something may be stopping that brake from working as it should.
How can I make my brakes last longer?
Give yourself more time to brake so you don’t have to brake sharply, and be in the right gear for the conditions so the brakes aren’t under undue pressure. Both reduce the strain on your pads, discs and calipers.
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Other repairs and checks that keep your car safe on the road.
We cover Reading and nearby areas including Caversham, Earley, Shinfield and Woodley, and we regularly carry out car repairs in Tilehurst too. Not sure if we reach you? Call 0118 338 5138.