Mr Spanners Automotive
Unit 3/52 Jijaws St Sumner Park Brisbane 4074
Ph: 07 3376 1904             Fax: 07 3376 2948

Brake and Clutch

 Mr Spanners Automotive
                                        

                                 
What you should know about your brakes:

• Your car's disc brakes are one of the most vital operating systems of your car. By knowing a little more about how the disc brakes work, you'll better understand the importance of regular checks and servicing.
• Wheel bearing grease must be applied to the wheel hubs to reduce heat generated by frequent applications of the brakes
• The caliper has one or more hydraulic cylinders containing pistons. Whenever you press the brake pedal the pistons exert pressure on the brake pads.
• Brake pads are metal plates with a bonded lining of friction material. As the lining material wears out the metal pad moves closer to the disc. Pads should be replaced when less than 3mm from the disc.
• Retaining pins hold the disc pads in the caliper. New split pins are always fitted during replacement.
• The disc can easily be scored and damaged if the metal plate comes into contact with the disc. When below certain tolerances it must be replaced.
• A Bleed nipple is provided to ensure that any air entering the hydraulic lines is "bleeded" off. Even a small amount of air in the system will severely impair the operation of the brakes.
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