Brake fluid absorbs water naturally from atmospheric moisture. Over time, the water contaminates the brake fluid by lowering its boiling point. Water boils at 100°C, vapourising into steam which - unlike liquid - is compressible.
The result is so-called 'soft pedal', the symptom of reduced hydraulic pressure: braking effect is diminished or lost completely when the brake pedal is applied. When the steam cools however, it condenses back into a liquid state, seeming to restore normal braking function - until the (heating through braking) process is repeated, when the symptoms re-occur. Given its characteristics of sudden brake failure, this condition has been labelled 'the silent killer'.
Modern vehicles have come along way and as anyone who drives these days knows it's not always how fast your car will go, as much as how fast your car can stop. Don't wait until you find out that your brakes are not up to the job, let us check them and if necessary replace old and worn parts to make sure you can survive out there.
We carry out all the required checks before, during and after fitting new discs, pads and calipers. Many garages do not test drive and check the brakes results after doing so. We are proud of our attention to this important safety check before you drive.