Brake Repairs in Caton

Caton is a small rural hamlet on the Dartmoor edge near the A38. Drivers there tend to use the A38 for longer runs and country roads for everything else, so a car can go from fast, steady driving to tight, slow bends in a few minutes.

We are at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and drivers from the surrounding countryside and nearby places such as Bickington, Pounds Gate, Hexworth and Buckfastleigh come to us. Below we explain what we repair and what helps us quote.

The aim is simple: a car that stops straight, steers true and rides without knocks. We repair petrol and diesel cars and vans,.

Why do my brakes feel different after the A38?

Fast driving followed by a hard stop shows up weak spots: judder from uneven discs, fade from worn pads or a pedal that goes long. If the car feels different after a faster run, it deserves a check.

Never keep driving on brakes that feel wrong.

Because you may travel quickly on the A38 and slowly on lanes, brake faults can hide at one speed and appear at the other. Mention both when you describe the problem.

Which brake parts do you repair or replace?

We replace pads and discs, repair or replace calipers, renew brake hoses and look at the fluid. We also diagnose ABS faults.

What it takes depends on the vehicle and the condition of each part. Ask for a quote with the make, model and year.

We also check the handbrake and rear brakes, and look for corrosion on lines and fittings, which is worth knowing about on any older vehicle.

• Pads and discs
• Calipers and brake hoses
• ABS sensors and diagnostics
• Fluid checks

What causes a vibration in the wheel or pedal?

A pulse through the pedal usually points to disc problems, while shake through the steering wheel at speed may be a tyre, wheel balance or suspension matter. A sticking caliper can also cause heat and vibration.

We trace the cause rather than replace parts at random.

Wheel balance and tyre condition are worth ruling out first, since a bulge or out-of-balance wheel can feel like a brake fault.

What about suspension springs, shock absorbers and bearings?

Coil springs can crack on rough roads, shock absorbers lose damping and wheel bearings hum. Each affects control, and a failing bearing in particular should not be left.

We replace these parts and then check the steering is straight. If power steering feels heavy or noisy, we can look into that too.

Automaster can then tell you whether the noise is the bearing or something nearby such as a tyre or driveshaft joint.

Do you serve Caton and the villages around it?

Yes. We welcome drivers from Caton, Bickington, Pounds Gate, Hexworth and Buckfastleigh at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes, TQ9 6PL.

Describe the noise or feeling, tell us the vehicle and whether any lights are on, and ask for a quote.

A hamlet location is no obstacle, and you do not need to describe the place beyond saying where you are coming from.