TMGThe Mechanics Glasgow · Renfrew

Brakes, checked in front of you.

Pads, discs, calipers, fluid, handbrake. If we say something's worn, you'll see the measurement — not just the invoice.

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A brake disc and caliper on a car raised in a workshop.

Signs you shouldn't leave it

  • Squealing or grinding when you slow down
    Usually pads at or past their wear limit — grinding often means metal on disc.
  • The pedal feels soft or travels further
    Could be fluid condition, air in the system, or a leak worth finding quickly.
  • The car pulls to one side under braking
    Often a sticking caliper — it also wears one side's pads far faster.
  • Vibration through the pedal
    Typically warped or unevenly worn discs.
  • Handbrake needs more travel than it used to
    Cables or rear mechanism adjusting out — an MOT item as well as a safety one.

What the check covers

  • Pad thickness, measured and filmedmm reading
  • Disc wear, lip and scoringvisual + gauge
  • Caliper movement and sealson the ramp
  • Fluid condition and leveltested
  • Handbrake travel and balancechecked
PriceBrake pricing varies by vehicle — we'd rather quote you after looking than guess here.
Same on every job

You'll see the pads before you approve the pads.

Every brake job includes a video health check. Worn item on camera, measurement on screen, price in writing, decision yours.

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