Expert Brake Service
Brakes ServiceYou may want to check your braking system in advance of an MOT,
before a long journey, or just as part of an ongoing maintenance
routine.
It's not always possible to get your vehicle booked into the service
department of your franchise dealer as quickly as you need to, even
when your brake warning light is on.
If you are ever in any doubt about the state of your brakes, in between services, please feel free to contact Tyrrell Autos Ltd for a brake check.
Tyrrell Auto’s Ltd is an APPROVED FERODO BRAKE
SPECIALIST garage in Littlehampton.
Problems spotted early can save you money.
Brake problems don’t always happen conveniently when a service
is due. When you do discover a problem remember Tyrrell Autos
Ltd are there to put it right.
Brake Fluid
What is brake fluid?
Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that transmits foot pressure on
the pedal down a pipe to apply pressure to the brakes
themselves. The main characteristic of hydraulic fluid is that
it does not compress so it transfers the full force to the other
end of the pipe.
Does brake fluid deteriorate?
Most people do not realise it but brake fluid does deteriorate
over time as it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. This
reduces the brake fluids boiling point and air bubbles can form.
This results in reduced braking efficiency and a spongy brake
pedal feel. Moisture can also cause corrosion and eventual
failure of the braking system.
At first the reduced efficiency will only be a problem in
emergencies or under heavy braking but eventually it will be
noticeable under normal braking too. Obviously we need to be
able to rely on our brakes at all times so it is a good idea to
replace the fluid before the brakes fail!
How often should I change my brake fluid?
Tyrrell Autos recommends that the fluid is replaced every two
years or so regardless of how many miles the vehicle has or has
not done in that time. This even applies to very low mileage
cars doing only a few miles a year! Manufacturer’s
recommendations vary though and are normally shown in the
vehicles Service Book.