At mycar, our brake repairs and brake pad replacements, will have you stopping fast. If your brakes are sounding like a choir of singing cats, our qualified team of technicians will make sure that you are back on the road with confidence. Spongey feeling, taking longer to slow, a brake light flashing, these are common problems that our technicians deal with daily.
We’ll Diagnose Your Car with a Phone Call...
Most of the time anyway. Our brake specialists have come up against most common car brake issues and can generally provide you with guidance over the phone, so give us a call before coming in. Your local store manager will listen to your concerns, asking questions and chasing details before scheduling a more thorough diagnosis or brake service.
Why the extra step? If our technician can give you some guidance over the phone, we can book you in and provide you with indicative timings, so you know how long you will be without your car.
What about cost? Generally, our brake services on the front or the back cost from $249, and include brake pad replacement, inspection of the disc rotors and brake master cylinder, top up of brake fluid and parking brake operation. If we think that there is any extras we will let you know on the call before you come in, or if we find it on the job we will call you for approval. *
Why trust mycar with your brake repairs
- We’re honest.
- We’re experienced.
- We’re up-front on about costs.
- We’re on your side.
There is something not right, is it a brake issue?
If you are worried about how to describe your issue as you don’t know much about cars, there is no need. The mycar representatives are experts at talking through issues with you and making diagnostic recommendations.
To understand whether the issue is with your cars braking system or to help you describe the issues you are experiencing to one of our team, our descriptors below might get you on the right track.
- My brake pedal feels soft or spongy when I press it
- The brake pedal feels harder to press than usual
- I hear a grinding or scraping sound when I press the brake pedal
- My car pulls to one side when I brake
- My car squeals when braking
- It is taking longer for my car to stop when at the traffic lights
- The steering wheel shakes when I press on the brake
- My brake warning light illuminating
- My brake fluid is low
All about brakes
Your car features two front brakes and two rear brakes. Most cars use disc and drum brake assemblies in their brake systems. These days, cars are fitted with disc brakes on all four wheels. However, some cars (such as light commercial models) still use drum brakes on the rear wheels. As safety performance awareness increases, many car manufacturers are fitting anti-lock brakes (ABS) as an added braking system component to prevent wheel lockup and skidding.
Disc
Disc brakes are the most common type of brakes. They’re made up of a disc brake rotor, calliper and brake pads. When pressure is applied through a hydraulic system, the brake pads are pushed against the brake rotor, which causes the car to stop.
Drum
Drum brakes are still used, but not as commonly. The main parts of a drum brake system are the brake drum, brake shoes, wheel cylinder and brake springs. The brake shoes are contained within the brake drum, and when pressure is applied to the wheel cylinder, the brake shoes press against the drum, causing the car to stop. The brake springs reduce drag by pulling the brake shoes back away from the drum when you take your foot off the brake pedal.
Brake systems
Think of a braking system as more of a ‘style’ of braking. This is the method behind the actual mechanics. The brakes describe the mechanical equipment used to carry out the method. We’re covering both in this article, as it’s important to be familiar with the brake and its system.
Hydraulic
This system works on brake fluid, cylinders and friction. By creating pressure within the system, it forces the brake pads to stop the wheels from moving.
Electromagnetic
Electromagnetic braking systems can be found in many new and hybrid vehicles. They force the car to a stop by using an electric motor.
Servo
Also known as vacuum or vacuum-assisted braking. With this system, the pressure applied to the pedal by the driver is augmented.
Mechanical
This system is one that powers the hand brake or emergency brake. Brakes are applied through mechanical linkages.
Bendix Front or Rear
Brake Service from $249*
- Supply and fit Bendix disc pads
- Inspect disc rotors for condition and thickness
- Inspect brake caliper operation
- Clean and lubricate caliper sliding pins and contact areas
- Visually inspect brake master cylinder
- Check brake fluid condition and top up if necessary
- Check park brake operation and adjust
*Additional costs may apply.
Hydraulic systems
A hydraulic system is used for most modern car brake systems. When you apply the brakes, the brake booster multiplies pedal pressure and transfers this pressure via the brake fluid to the brake pads. Since brake fluid doesn’t compress under pressure, the brake fluid can instantly transfer braking power. While hydraulic braking systems are almost perfect, they still have their issues.
How it Works
Brake fluid is unable to be compressed, which makes it ideal for transferring motion through hydraulic force. The steps below outline exactly how this system works:
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The driver applies pressure to the BREAK PEDAL
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When the brake is applied it pressurises the brake fluid in the MYSTER CYLINDER
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It then travels along the BRAKE PIPES
to the WHEEL CYLINDER
- The pressurised brake fluid activates the brake pistons
- The brake pistons then pressurise the brake pads
- When the brake pads squeeze into place, that’s what causes your car to stop
*Terms & Conditions
Free brake pads for life:
- When your vehicle's Bendix, IBS or Repco brake pads, fitted by mycar after 5th September 2022, wear out.
- For that vehicle, for as long as you own that vehicle.
- As long as any repairs to or affecting your brakes have been carried out by mycar only.
Claim your free brake pads:
- When your vehicle's brake pads have reached the manufacturer's minimum acceptable level, as confirmed by our inspection.
- By just paying for all associated brake repairs required (such as to brake discs, cables and hydraulics)
Brakes For Life is available:
- Where you agree to us completing any work required to ensure your brakes work properly.
- Where no one other than mycar has carried out any brake repairs for your vehicle.
- For genuine and private customers only.
Brakes For Life excludes:
- Certain parts including pads for ceramic brakes, wear indicator sensors and wires.
- Fleet, leased, government or wholesale customers.
- Any vehicles used for competitive purposes, or at events like track days.
We may modify or suspend Brakes For Life at a certain date, but prior customers will still be entitled to their benefits if they were eligible up until that date. Your sole and exclusive remedy for any problems or dissatisfaction with Brakes for Life is to cease participation.