Auto Brake Repairs and Services Menu at HAC Rockhampton
Directory of all Car, SUV, and 4WD brakes. Brake inspection, Brake pads, Disc machining, worn brakes, Brake shoes, Brake fluid, Grinding brakes, Brake failure.
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Here you will find useful basic information and handy tips relating to brakes nad how you can get a free brake system inspection...
FREE BRAKE INSPECTION
Are you feeling vibration in the steering wheel when you slow down, your brake disc rotors could be signalling trouble.
BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
If you feel pulsing in the brake pedal and vibration in the steering wheel when you slow down, your brake disc rotors could be signalling trouble.
BRAKE DISC MACHINING
Worn brake pads can be pretty annoying, discover the four things that can happen when you drive with worn brakes.
DRIVING WITH WORN BRAKES
Here, we’ll learn about brake pad wear, causes, and what to do if you think some pads are wearing faster than others.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
Brake shoes are part of a drum brake system. They are crescent-shaped components with a rough friction material on one side...
BRAKE SHOES
Do your brakes give off a burning smell? In addition to the scent, overheated brakes may also squeal excessively. These are early warnings of a brake problem.
BRAKES BURNING SMELL
How do you know when brake pads are worn out. Here, we’ll learn about brake pad wear, causes, and what to do if you think some pads are wearing faster than others.
BRAKE PAD WEAR SIGNALS
Over time, brake fluid’s protective capabilities can fade, which means your brake system stops getting the protection it needs.
WHY CHANGE BRAKE FLUID?
Grinding brakes usually sound like a gritty, metal-on-metal sound. It’s a pretty distinct noise that’s certainly not pleasant on the ears.
BRAKES GRINDING SOUND
Slamming on the brakes can make your heart leap. Ever wonder what it can do to your braking system and the rest of your vehicle?
SLAM ON THE BRAKES!
We believe smooth braking means coming to a safe and complete stop without the car lurching forward or the brakes slipping, shaking, or grinding.
SMOOTH BRAKING - Get It?
Get the rundown of what’s normal, what’s not, and when it may be time to get professional help to evaluate your brakes.
SQUEAKING BRAKES
If you live with wet or icy roads, Learn how ABS works, what it does, and how it helps in all slippery poor surface road (and dangerous) driving situations.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES
Get into the habit of checking your brakes every time you get behind the wheel. Brake testing only takes a few seconds to do and will become habit after a while.
PREVENT BRAKE FAILURE
Brake fluid absorbs water and moisture as it travels through the system, which lowers its boiling point. And that lowers its efficiency thus causing brake failure
HOW TO CHECK BRAKE FLUID
If you feel pulsing in the brake pedal and vibration in the steering wheel when you slow down, your brake disc rotors could be signalling trouble.
