Brake Repairs in Liverton

Liverton is a village on the Dartmoor edge near Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey, on the A382 side of the area. Roads like that give you a bit of everything: open stretches, junctions and the odd climb, so brakes and suspension see steady work.

Automaster is known for clutches, but we are a one-stop garage for brakes, suspension and steering on petrol and diesel vehicles. Here is what to look out for and how to ask for a quote.

Which brake symptoms should not be ignored?

Squealing, grinding, a pedal that feels spongy, a steering wheel that shakes when you brake and a car that veers to one side are all worth attention. So is a brake warning light.

A brake system is a safety system. If the car does not stop as it should, do not keep driving it.

Stopping distances matter most on roads where you meet a junction or a farm entrance after a bend. A car that takes longer to stop than it used to is not one to trust.

• Squealing or grinding
• Pulling under braking
• Soft or low pedal
• Vibration through pedal or wheel

What happens when you fit new pads and discs?

We strip the wheel, inspect the whole brake assembly, replace the worn pads and discs, and check that calipers slide freely. We look at the hoses and fluid at the same time.

Costs depend on the vehicle and how much needs doing. Ask for a quote with the make, model and year and we will explain the work.

Rear brakes and the handbrake mechanism are part of the check, since a weak handbrake can be a sign of rear brake wear or a seized cable.

Why does an ABS fault matter?

The anti-lock system keeps the wheels from locking in a hard stop. If its light is on, that help may be missing, and on wet roads that matters.

We scan for faults and check sensors, wiring and bearings. A faulty wheel bearing can set off ABS warnings as well as making a rumble.

If it flashes intermittently, mention that when you ask for a quote, because intermittent faults often point to a loose connection or a sensor that works only some of the time.

Suspension noises, uneven tyres and loose steering: what do they mean?

Worn shock absorbers let the car bounce and nose-dive. A broken coil spring may cause one corner to sit low. Worn joints and bushes give clunks and vague steering.

We repair suspension, replace springs, shock absorbers and wheel bearings, and fix steering and power steering faults. Whether something can be repaired or must be replaced depends on its condition.

A pull to one side while driving normally, not just braking, can come from tracking or tyre problems, and we will say which it is once we have looked.

Can I get brake work done from Liverton?

Yes, drivers from Liverton, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Bickington and Hexworth come to us. The garage is at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes, TQ9 6PL.

Give us a clear description of the symptoms and the vehicle details when you ask for a quote.

We repair brakes, suspension and steering for petrol and diesel cars and vans,.

Automaster takes in petrol and diesel cars and vans for this work.