The brake system is a critical safety feature in your car, 4-wheel drive or light commercial vehicle. Regular inspections and proper maintenance are important to ensure your safety and to avoid costly and hazardous failures to your vehicle’s brake system.

Your safety is important!

It is important for your safety to look out for signs of possible brake failure.

Some of the warning signs include:

• squealing, grinding or other unusual noises when you apply the brakes
• being able to depress the brake pedal nearly to the floor
• a brake warning light that stays lit on your dashboard

All these are signs that you should have your brake system checked as soon as possible.

  Free brake check

Safety starts with a FREE brake inspection at Payless Tyres and Brakes.

Our expert technicians will examine the entire braking system‚ including brake pads and shoes, hydraulic fluids, rotors and drum wear, callipers and wheel cylinders, brake hardware, hoses and lines, master cylinder and anti-lock systems (ABS).

If our FREE inspection uncovers any wear, damage or problems, we can help with the following services:

• Replacement of worn pads and shoes
• Repacking of wheel bearings
• Lubrication for specified components
• Resurfacing of rotor and drum
• Replacement of rotor and drum
• Replacement of other brake components
• Replacement of old brake fluid with fresh fluid
• Adjustment of parking brake
• Road test to ensure the entire braking system is operating properly

  Brake fluid flush

Why this is important

Brake fluid is a key component of your brake system. It transfers the force from your foot on the pedal to the brakes to stop your vehicle. It also lubricates the internal components of your brake system and protects them from corrosion.

Brake fluid is contaminated over time due to extreme pressure, heat and exposure to moisture. Dirty brake fluid can impair braking ability and damage the hydraulic components of your braking system.

This preventative maintenance service can restore the 'firmness' of a brake pedal that feels 'spongy'. It also helps prevent brake fade and prolongs the life of vital components.

What's included

• Road test to assess system performance
• Complete system flush of old brake fluid and any contaminants
• Up to 1L of brake fluid
• Complete inspection of your brake system
• Our technician's recommendations
• Detailed estimate for items requiring repair or replacement