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Brake Repairs in Shoreham-by-Sea

Pads, discs, fluid, callipers, and handbrake cables. All makes and models. Most jobs completed same day.

01273 441044

Complete Brake Service

Your brakes are the most important safety system on your car. If they're not working properly, everything else is irrelevant. At A Star Garage, we carry out all brake repairs and replacements for every make and model.

We cover:

  • Brake pads (front and rear)
  • Brake discs
  • Brake fluid change
  • Callipers and calliper rebuilds
  • Handbrake cables and adjustment
  • Brake pipes and hoses
  • Brake warning light diagnosis

Pads on their own typically take around 1 hour. Pads and discs together usually take 1 to 2 hours. Most brake jobs are completed same day.

Brake fluid should be changed every 2 years — it absorbs moisture over time, which reduces its effectiveness. We'll check your fluid as part of any brake inspection.

We always give you a clear quote before starting any work. No surprises.

Brake Repairs FAQs

Common signs include squealing or grinding noises when braking, a soft or spongy brake pedal, the car pulling to one side under braking, or a longer stopping distance than usual. If you notice any of these, get them checked straight away.

It depends on the condition of the discs. If they're within tolerance and not scored or warped, new pads alone are fine. If the discs are worn below the minimum thickness, they'll need replacing at the same time for safety.

Brake pads on their own usually take around 1 hour. Pads and discs together typically take 1 to 2 hours. Most brake jobs are completed same day.

Yes. Brakes are one of the key areas tested during an MOT. The test checks brake performance, condition of pads and discs, brake pipes, and the handbrake.

No. Worn brakes are a serious safety risk. If your brakes are grinding or your stopping distance has increased, stop driving and get them checked immediately.

Every 2 years. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point and reduces braking performance. Most manufacturers recommend a 2-year interval.

Different vehicles use different size pads, discs, and callipers. Performance and luxury cars often need larger or more specialised components, which cost more. We'll always give you a clear quote before starting any work.

All brake parts and labour come with a 12-month warranty. If anything we've fitted fails within that period, we'll sort it out at no extra cost.

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Brake Repairs Near You

We're based in Shoreham-by-Sea and serve the surrounding areas across Sussex.

Shoreham-by-Sea Southwick Lancing Portslade Fishersgate Mile Oak Hangleton Sompting Brighton Hove Worthing Steyning Upper Beeding Bramber Findon Henfield