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Brake work, with the receipts to back it up.

Pads, discs and fluid bleeds done with OEM-equivalent parts, plus a photo of the worn item next to its replacement on every job.

Brake rotor and pad inspection
Service · 60–110 min

Why we measure pad thickness in millimetres.

Pads tend to be replaced too late or too early — both wasteful in different ways. We measure pad thickness with a digital gauge and record the value at every visit, so we can plot how fast they're wearing on your car specifically. That tells us when, not just whether.

We use OEM-equivalent friction material (Brembo, Textar, Ferodo) and bed in fresh pads on the workshop dyno before returning the car. That stops the squeal a lot of customers see in the first 200 miles after a budget brake job.

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Pricing

What a brake job actually costs.

Front pads

From £148 fitted, common hatchbacks. Includes brake-fluid level top-up.

Front pads + discs

From £268 fitted. Discs replaced as a pair, never single side.

Rear pads

From £138 fitted. Includes electronic park-brake reset where fitted.

Rear pads + discs

From £258 fitted, common saloon and SUV.

Brake fluid bleed

£72 standalone, £52 added to any pad job. DOT 4 LV or DOT 5.1 as required.

Caliper service

From £88 per side — slider clean, regrease, dust-boot replacement. Recommended every second pad change.

Brake questions worth asking.

How can I tell my brakes need attention?
A high-pitched squeal at low speed, a vibration through the pedal, or a longer stopping distance in the wet are the three big signs. Either way, a free five-minute pad measurement will tell you for certain.
Do I always need new discs with new pads?
No. If the discs are above their minimum thickness (stamped on the disc itself) and free of deep scoring, we'll skim or reuse them. We refuse to replace parts that don't need replacing.
What about brake fluid?
Brake fluid absorbs water over time, which lowers its boiling point and softens the pedal. We test water content with a refractometer; if it's above 3%, we recommend a bleed.
Are aftermarket pads as good as OEM?
Brembo, Textar and Ferodo make the same pads that Audi, Volkswagen and BMW fit at the factory — only the part number on the box differs. We use those manufacturers and avoid no-name budget pads entirely.