7 Signs Your Brake Pads Need Replacing (and Discs) | Kent
Squealing, grinding or a soft pedal? 7 signs your brake pads need replacing, when discs go too, and how we fix it on your driveway in East Kent.
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229 plain-English guides to brakes, servicing, timing belts, warning lights, MOTs and classic cars, written from real jobs across Canterbury, Dover, Deal and East Kent. Need it fixed? We come to you.
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Pads, discs, brake fluid, oil and servicing: what to check, what it costs and when to book.
Timing belts, water pumps, coolant leaks and overheating, explained by a working mechanic.
What each dashboard light means, whether it is safe to drive and what to check first.
Pre-MOT checks, common failures, advisories and what to do if your car fails.
Servicing, recommissioning and mechanical restoration for classic and vintage cars.
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Squealing, grinding or a soft pedal? 7 signs your brake pads need replacing, when discs go too, and how we fix it on your driveway in East Kent.