Mobile Car & Van Brake Replacement

Mobile Brake Replacement Service

Customers sometimes ask us why their vehicles front brakes wear more than the rear it basically boils down to road conditions and where you drive your car more often, A good example would be if you mainly drive on motorways you would be using your brakes less than if you where driving around town that's if you are not a nervous driver we have found that one of two customers are heavy footed and drive with their foot resting against the brake pedal and are not aware they have slightly applied the foot brake whilst driving.

This is not advisable in our opinion as this can cause excessive brake wear it will also generate a lot more excessive heat which can cause serious brake defects, if your brakes get too hot it can cause the brake fluid to get very hot and even cause the brake fluid to boil if this happens your brakes will become non-operative this is also known as "brake fade" resting your foot to heavily on your cars brake pedal can cause the same problem as if your brakes where binding from sticky brake calliper or collapsed brake flexi hose.

Another good reason while front brakes wear more than the rear can depend also on weight common sense should tell you the heaver the load more braking pressure is needed we are all aware that when driving in wet conditions we must extend our braking distance this theory can also apply to heavier loads inside the vehicle on most light commercial vehicles I. E ... panel vans etc have brake load valve fitted to the rear axle as the van driver loads the vehicle the body will drop down lower as the vehicle load gets heavier at the same time the 'brake load valve' on rear axle as a bar attached which pushes an arm on brake load valve which allows more brake power to be applied to the rear brakes.

Also the front brake on your vehicle will wear more due the fact of brake percentages we need to allow more brake efficiency to front brakes As you step on the brakes the front brakes and the rear brakes are not applied with the same power. In some cases, depending upon what you are doing and how well, you might decide to apply your foot brake more rapidly. But do so with a great deal of caution. The term brake means the balance of how much braking the front and rear brakes contribute to slowing down a car. Brake is often written as a or a ratio such as 65/35. This ratio would mean that the front brakes receive 65% of the available brake power and 35% is sent the rear. These values may differ on what car you may drive and also what the car manufacturer has set when designing the braking system for that particular make and model.

When a car slows down there is a weight transfer towards the front of the vehicle and the front tires load up, while the rear tires lose some weight on them. This is the reason front brakes typically are larger and have more initial brake percentage set than the rear brakes, since they are used more. However if you applied too much percentage to the front brakes, they will lock up. This means you will can't effectively slow the car as the rear brakes are helping very little in slowing down the car. On the other hand if you have too much rear brake, the rear tires can lock up as the weight transfers forward and makes the rear end of the car lighter.

We have give brief introduction on most car braking systems we have not covered ABS systems we will go into more details on various problems and general maintenance as time goes on we will try and cover topics on general wear and tear what your family car will go through year after. Most important is your car braking system. A properly functioning braking system can make the difference between life and death.

A problem that seems very small such as a brake line that is rusty or a brake hose that has cracked can make it unsafe for one to drive a car as the brakes can fail without warning. It is therefore important for one to check the performance of the brakes regularly, especially if the car has been dormant for a while. There are many warning signs that can indicate a problem with the brake system.

These include low levels of brake fluid, a very spongy or very hard brake pedal, dragging brakes, the pedal pulsates or goes very far down and brakes smell as though they are burning or make any noise such as squeaking, grinding and screeching. If the warning lights of the brake come on when driving, this should also be considered a warning.

Spongy or low brakes can be as a result of leaking brake fluid. To check for a leak in the brake fluid, one should locate the brake fluid reservoir located on top the brake master cylinder the brake master cylinder is usually mounted on vehicles bulkhead ( left or right) vicinity behind the engine compartment. On locating it, on the outside of the brake fluid reservoir you should be able to see fluid level lines moulded on the brake fluid reservoir if you cannot see these lines clean the outside of the brake fluid reservoir and check again, or one can then open it and check inside to determine the fluid level. After checking your brake fluid level you find it is very low this could be a good indicator that your car may have brake fluid leak it can also mean that your brakes are worn too

The brake calliper piston should also be checked for leaks and the brake hoses examined for cracks. A wet calliper may be a sign of a leak of the brake fluid. The master cylinder cap should be tight and one should check for any signs of leakage. One can also check for leakage of brake fluid by driving the car onto a sheet, a large cardboard piece or a blanket and tap the brakes hard, then repeat the process for a number of times. If brake fluid can be observed on the surface, then there is leakage.

Braking problems usually arise out of neglect and it is important to conduct a regular check up. The highest braking system performance is usually ensured by an optimal pad depth. Once a problem is noted, then it is time to for the braking pads to be changed. It is important for one to own a tool kit for the task. Most of the time, it is the front pads which are changed. Wearing of the brake pads can be observed by looking at them from outside the front tire.

If the depth of the pad less than a quarter of an inch it should be replaced soon. If it is less than an eighth then the brake disc is in danger of being damaged and the brake pad should be changed as soon as possible. Noises are also an indication of that the brake pads need to be changed. This is a fairly straight forward process.

First of all, loosen the wheel lug nuts, and then jack the car off the ground. place an axle stand under suitable place under the cars body then lower the vehicle on to the axle stand. 'On no circumstances carry out any work with out and axle standing supporting the vehicle body weight'. The lug nuts are then removed together with the wheel. The bolts are then removed while care is taken not to move the calliper. The pads are inside the brake calliper and if they seem worn out then change them

Note that It is important to always take your car to the mechanic for a regular check up

Need your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible Motor Vehicle Repairs can help you with all your mobile car & Van brake replacement please call us on 0800 999 4118 or 0330 999 4118 for complete car & van brake replacement St Albans at your home or work place or we can pick up deliver your vehicle after repair from our fully equipped workshop based in Wheathampstead St Albans.

Front Shock Absorbers Replacement St Albans

Car & Van Front Shock Absorbers

Front shock absorber is very important part and it is found in the front wheels. The shock absorber prevents bumps and jerks to the vehicle. With the help of these observers, you can get a controlled and smooth ride.

There is a spring present in the front shock absorber. This spring is smaller than the spring that you will find in the rear shock absorber. In case of front shock absorbers, the spring is mounted within the hydraulic tubes. In case of front shock absorber, they are angled forward. The angle is directed from the wheel to the frame.

SHOCK ABSORBER TECH INFO

Why are front shock absorbers so important?
Front shock absorbers are a critical element in your vehicle. They help in elimination of excess and unwanted motion that can happen in the vehicle body and suspension. If your car doesn't have the front shock absorbers, it will bounce on the road and control will be very poor.

If the shock absorbers are not there, then tyres would not have adhesion which will result in very difficult braking and cornering for the vehicle. Without or damaged front shock absorbers may create grave danger for you. Driving the car without them may be impossible. For both stability and safety, it is very important to have the front shock absorbers.

How do you know that your shocks need replacement?
You can know if your front shock absorbers need replacement by driving your vehicle. When you are driving your car or van, on different types of surfaces and bumps, if that ride is bumpy and controlling and cornering of the vehicle becomes difficult, you should understand that there is some problem with the front absorbers.

If the front shock shows any proof of leaking, then they definitely need replacement. However front shock absorbers can also wear out without showing any leaking. If you find any problem with the controlling and handling of the vehicle, you should get it checked by an expert.

Motor Vehicle Repairs can help you with any problem with the front shock absorber of your car or van. All you need to do is call free phone number above and talk to the friendly customer care representative.

Motor Vehicle Repairs have excellent service record and customer satisfaction in front shock absorber replacement St Albans besides providing other repair and breakdown services to customers at any point of time.

Motor Vehicle Repairs have well-trained and highly experienced technicians, who are capable of handling all types of front shock absorber problems. They have been doing it for a very long time and the experience and updated knowledge about the whole vehicle system help them to find out the problem and the solution for it.

Need your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible Motor Vehicle Repairs can help you with all your front shock absorber replacement St Albans please call us on 0800 999 4118 or 0330 999 4118 for complete car & van front shock absorber repair at your home or work place or we can recover your vehicle back to our fully equipped workshop based in Wheathampstead ST Albans Hertfordshire.

Coil Spring Replacement St Albans

Car & Van Coil Springs

What are Coil springs?
Coil springs are considered as the most common type of car spring used in vehicles. The springs look like heavy duty and large spring see the image above coil springs are one of the components that make up car or van suspension systems.

The importance of coil springs
Coil springs are very important for your vehicle. The springs work as absorbers of the shocks that you may experience on the road. These springs expand and compress for absorbing the motion of the wheels of your vehicle. Whenever your vehicle hits a bump, whether big or small, the springs will take the impact.

Coil springs help to keep the shocks and bumps away from the passengers and the driver. It helps in creating a flexible medium that stays between the road and the vehicle and save the passengers from the problems.

What happens if the coil springs are not present or broken?
If the coil springs are not present or they have broken, then the motion of the wheel of your vehicle will be directly transferred to the frame of your vehicle. In that case, it won't be possible for you to drive your car or van. Coil springs improve the drivability of the vehicle and so without them driving won't be possible.

How do you find out whether there is a problem with the coil springs or they need replacement?
It is not very hard to find out if your vehicle’s coil springs need replacement. If you experience that the motion of the wheels of your vehicle directly transferring to your vehicle frame, then there is a problem with the coil springs. thinks you may experience if a coil spring has broken: your vehicle will drop down on one side making the car body closer to the ground you may also here exessive nosie when you turn your steering wheel left to right. If you find driving of your car or van very difficult, then also you need to check the coil springs.

Coil springs are easily available and can be replaced easily if you have the right expert professional to do it. Whenever you have any problem with the coil springs or if they need replacement you don't have to worry about it anymore. Motor Vehicle Repairs coil spring replacement St Albans service have the necessary expert technicians who can easily find out the problem with the coil springs of your vehicle and replace them within a very short time if needed.

Car and van coil spring replacement is a specialized service that Motor Vehicle Repairs provides to its customers. You just need to call the call us today tell us about a problem we happy to help.

Within a very short time, you will find the experienced and expert technicians from Motor Vehicle Repairs with your vehicle, who will immediately find that the problem with your coil springs and correct them. If there is any need of replacement of the springs, the technicians will do it immediately.

Need your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible Motor Vehicle Repairs can help you with all your coil spring replacement St Albans please call us on 0800 999 4118 or 0330 999 4118 for complete coil spring repair service at your home or work place or we can recover your vehicle back to our fully equipped workshop based in Wheathampstead St Albans Hertfordshire.