Brake Repairs in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is a market town at the head of the Teign estuary, with a racecourse, a railway station and busy A380 and A382 junctions. It is also a gateway to Dartmoor and Torbay, so many cars here do plenty of commuting and the occasional steep climb.

Automaster is at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and we welcome drivers from Newton Abbot, Milber, Abbotskerswell, Bickington and Heathfield. We work on petrol and diesel cars and vans, with brakes, suspension and steering a regular part of the week.

How do junctions and commuting affect brakes?

Queues at busy junctions mean repeated braking from moderate speed, and then a hard stop when traffic bunches up. That mix wears pads and discs and puts strain on the hydraulic system.

If you commute through Newton Abbot, check for a longer pedal, a pull to one side or squealing. These tend to creep up gradually, so you may not notice them at first.

What do pad, disc and caliper repairs involve?

Pads and discs are replaced as sets for each axle, with the calipers and slide pins cleaned, checked and freed up. Brake hoses and fluid are looked at as well, because old fluid and perished hoses cause problems of their own.

How long it takes and what it costs depend on the vehicle, and on how many parts have worn. Ask for a quote with your car's details.

Vans and cars carrying regular loads, which is common for trades and deliveries around the town, wear brakes and rear suspension faster than lightly loaded cars. If your vehicle works hard, tell us what it carries and how far it goes in a typical day, because that influences what we would recommend.

• Front or rear axle sets
• Caliper and slide pin work
• Hose and fluid checks

Where does Dartmoor driving fit in: suspension and steering?

Trips up onto Dartmoor and down again put real load on brakes, suspension and steering. Worn shock absorbers, springs or bushes show up as clunks, wallow in corners or poor handling on uneven surfaces.

We replace shock absorbers and springs when they have worn, and repair steering and power steering faults after finding the cause.

ABS warning light and wheel bearing noise

The ABS light means the system has logged a fault, and the causes range from a dirty sensor to damaged wiring or a worn bearing. A hum from a wheel that changes with speed points to a bearing.

We use diagnostic equipment to read stored faults and inspect the likely parts before recommending a repair.

Do you cover Newton Abbot, and where do I bring the car?

Yes. We are at Longcombe Cross near Totnes, and Newton Abbot drivers, along with people from Milber, Abbotskerswell, Bickington and Heathfield, come to Automaster for brake work.

Ask for a quote, describing the symptoms and your vehicle, and we will tell you what we think it needs.

Many Newton Abbot drivers are juggling work and family, so it helps to describe the problem clearly and ask for a quote before you plan a visit. We can then tell you whether it sounds like something that should not wait.