Brake Repairs in Thurlestone

Thurlestone is a coastal village where summer brings heavy traffic along narrow lanes, with golfers, hotel guests and beach-goers all sharing the road. If your brakes are tired, that is exactly when you find out.

We are Automaster, an independent garage at Longcombe Cross near Totnes. We look after brakes, suspension and steering on petrol and diesel vehicles, and customers from Thurlestone and nearby villages are welcome.

Which brake warning signs should I not ignore?

Grinding, a pedal that travels further than it used to, a car that pulls left or right, or a burning smell are all reasons to stop and get the car checked. A brake warning light is a request for attention, not something to leave for the next service.

Where lanes are lined with walls and hedges, there is no space to recover from a brake that fails to respond properly. Safety comes first.

• Pedal going closer to the floor
• Car veering when braking
• Grinding or scraping noise
• Brake or ABS light staying on

How are brake pads, discs and fluid dealt with?

We inspect first, then replace what is worn. Pads and discs on an axle are changed together as standard, and fluid is checked because moisture lowers its boiling point and can make the pedal fade on long descents.

What the job involves depends on the car, the condition of the fittings and the parts needed. We would rather quote properly from your registration than guess.

Why is my ride bouncy, and could springs or shock absorbers be the cause?

Worn shock absorbers allow the body to keep moving after a bump, which affects braking and cornering. A broken coil spring can make a loud clunk and cause the car to sit lower on one corner. Both are worth attention before a long summer of laden journeys.

Replacement is usually done in axle pairs, and it can be sensible to check alignment afterwards.

What about wheel bearing noise and steering faults?

A humming or rumbling from one wheel that rises with speed often means a bearing is wearing out. Heavy steering, play in the wheel or fluid under the bonnet may mean a steering or power steering fault.

We diagnose the cause by inspection and explain it before recommending any work. Driving with a worn bearing for too long is unwise, because it can get worse quickly.

Do you serve Thurlestone and nearby places?

Yes. Drivers from Thurlestone, Bantham, Bigbury, Kingsbridge and Salcombe come to the garage at Longcombe Cross, Longcombe, near Totnes, TQ9 6PL.

To get started, ask for a quote and let us know the make, model and registration, plus a short description of the problem.