Brake Repairs in Pounds Gate

Pounds Gate is a small rural hamlet on narrow lanes near the Dartmoor edge. Narrow lanes call for confident brakes and precise steering, because there is rarely room to correct a problem.

We are at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. Drivers from the surrounding countryside and nearby places such as Caton, Buckfastleigh, Bickington and South Brent come to us. This page covers the symptoms we see and how to request a quote.

None of this needs special equipment on your part. Just note what you hear and feel, such as whether the noise comes at low speed, on bumps or only when turning, and pass that on with your vehicle details.

Which sounds mean my brakes need attention?

A thin squeal, a rough scraping, a clicking from a wheel or a groan under braking all have causes worth finding. Pad wear is common, but a seized slider or loose part can sound similar.

A soft pedal or a pull to one side should be treated as urgent.

If you drive down to a junction with a steep approach, brake wear and fade become more obvious. Smells and a hot feel from one wheel can point to a seized caliper.

Keep a note of which wheel the noise seems to come from, even roughly. It saves time.

What does a full brake repair cover?

We check pads, discs, calipers, hoses and fluid, replace what is worn and test for even braking. On older vehicles we pay close attention to corroded parts.

Cost depends on the vehicle, so describe it when you ask for a quote.

Brake discs that have rusted from standing unused can score the pads, so tell us if the vehicle is a second car that sits for long periods.

• Pads and discs
• Calipers
• Brake hoses
• Fluid

How do ABS faults get diagnosed?

We connect diagnostic equipment, read the stored codes and test the sensor and its wiring. A worn bearing may be involved.

The cause drives what is needed.

Mention if the warning light appears only occasionally, or only after rain, since that points us towards wiring or sensors rather than hydraulics.

What about a bouncing ride or heavy steering?

Tired shock absorbers allow bounce and reduce grip. Heavy steering might be a power steering fault, a stiff joint or low tyre pressure. A broken spring makes the car lean.

We replace shock absorbers, springs and bearings, and fix steering faults where they can be repaired.

On narrow lanes you often drive over rough verges and ruts, which knock suspension parts out of line. A wheel that seems to point slightly off-centre is worth reporting.

Ask yourself whether the steering returns to centre by itself after a bend. If it does not, a stiff joint or a power steering fault is possible, and you should mention it.

Can you help drivers from Pounds Gate?

Yes. Drivers from Pounds Gate, Caton, Buckfastleigh, Bickington and South Brent bring vehicles to Automaster at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes, TQ9 6PL.

Tell us the vehicle, symptoms and any warning lights when you ask for a quote.

Automaster is a one-stop garage for brakes, suspension, steering, servicing and more, so one call can cover several jobs.