Is Personal Service important?

My Customers Think So

They appreciate being kept informed, during the day, about the progress and cost of repairs.

They appreciate being informed about when they should take their vehicle back to the dealership for no charge warranty repairs.

They appreciate that we keep their cars in top condition for longer

They appreciate receiving reminder cards for services and rego inspections

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How do we measure customer Satisfaction?

We measure our success by the percentage of longstanding customers that we have and by the number of new customers that they recommend.
Also, by the pride in workmanship of our technicians and friendly atmosphere in the workshop itself.
The numerous letters of appreciation received from our customers reflect this.



Pink Slip rego's are sent to the RTA immediately. Should you have already paid your green slip compulsary insurance. We can pay the RTA for you using your Credit Card. We will them remove your old sticker and replace it with the new one.

Rego's by appointment on week days

In before 9.00am ready by 2.00pm

In By 12.00 noon ready by 5.00pm
 
Alternate Saturdays while you wait
In between 8.00 & 10.30
We close at 12.00, must be collected before 12.00



 
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Car Brakes Specialist     Licence No. 22629 Bondi Junction Eastern Suburbs




Did you know that brake fluid should be replaced every two years ?

Or sooner if the moisture content in the brake fluid increases



 
  Phone O2 9389-8224 or TXT O414-308-199 to book your car in.
  Your car’s ability to stop quickly is crucial to accident prevention. Brake pads work in conjunction with the other parts of your car’s braking system to ensure that your car stops when you need brake. Worn brake pads are a safety issue and need to be inspected regularly along with the rest of your car’s brake system. Don’t take any chances. When we put your car through our thorough brake testing and service, we’ll put your mind at ease.
  If the rotor has worn passed it's legally minimum thickness the caliper pistons can pop out of the calipers and you would have no brakes at all
Both the brake pads and rotors are wearing parts and need to be inspected, which we do at each service. The pads and rotors do not wear at the same rate.  

   Perfectly good rotors have been ruined by worn out brake pads by allowing the metal baking plates to destroy the rotors.

As the brake pads wear into the rotors they form a lip on the edge of the rotors.

These lips can be machined off providing that the rotor has not reached it's legally minimum thickness or is badly warped.
 

What happens when I push on the brake pedal ?
  The brake pedal is connected to a brake booster which amplifies the force you are applying to the pedal. This pressure is applied to the brake master cylinder which in turn applies brake fluid under pressure via the brake pipes and flexible hoses to the brake calipers / cylinders.
The calipers force their pistons on to the brake pads which are brought into contact with the brake discs / rotors.
The resistance created by the pressure of the brake pads on the brake discs/rotors stops the car.
 
Phone O2 9389-8224 or TXT O414-308-199 to book your car in.
 

Now let us have a closer look at the individual parts

Both the brake pads and rotors are wearing parts and need to be inspected, which we do at each service. The pads and rotors do not wear at the same speed. Perfectly good rotors have been ruined by worn out brake pads by allowing the metal baking plates to destroy the rotors. As the brake pads wear into the rotors they form a lip on the edge of the rotors, these lips can be machined off providing that the rotor has not reached it's legally minimum thickness or is badly warped.
If the rotor has worn passed it's legally minimum thickness the caliper pistons can pop out of the calipers and you would have no brakes at all




Phone O2 9389-8224 or TXT O414-308-199 to book your car in.




What can go wrong with the calipers / cylinders?
 The seals can develop leaks. Seals can harden and leak.






 

What is special about Brake Fluid?
  Brake fluid needs to have a very high boiling point.
Why is this so?
When the brake pads press on the brake rotors the friction creates high temperatures. This heat is transferred from the brake pads to the caliper pistons and from the pistons to the brake fluid.
Brake fluids do absorb moisture from the air, when this happens the boiling temperature of the brake fluid is lowered.
Liquids cannot be compressed, air can. Should you have air in the braking system your brakes will not work properly.
If you have ever watched a kettle boil you will have noticed bubbles rising from the heating element. Air bubbles in the brake fluid compromise the safe operation of your brakes.

Different types of brake fluids have different boiling points, they cannot be mixed!

Should the brake fluid reservoir level drop topping it up is not enough. The loss needs to be investigated Brake fluid does not evaporate.The brake system needs to be inspected. You might have leak in the braking system which could be potentially dangerous.
   

What could happen to my car if I don’t change the brake fluid?

By not changing the brake fluid in your car every two years you could be compromising the safety of your vehicle.
In today’s vehicles, braking systems are hydraulic and rely on a polyglycol type fluid as the hydraulic medium. This performs a number of key functions in your braking system. It acts as a heat transfer agent; seal swell moderator and corrosion inhibitor. No matter how good your brake fluid is when new, it will deteriorate over time. This is because brake fluids absorb moisture. The increased moisture content lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid and increases the corrosion rate on the internal metal surfaces.
Have your brakes serviced by us on a regular basis to ensure the safety of you and your passengers and to avoid unnecessary, costly repairs
  Brake pipes rust and flexible hoses crack. At each service we check the condition of these pipes
   Phone O2 9389-8224 or TXT O414-308-199 to book your car in.
 
If the brake warning light comes on stop driving and either call out the NRMA or have the car towed to us.
   
 
 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking.
The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without the fear of skidding or loss of control).
Phone O2 9389-8224 or TXT O414-308-199 to book your car in.
Warning Signs
Brake Lights
Should the brake light on your dashboard comes on you may have a serious drop in hydraulic pressure. Your brakes may be near total failure.

Drag
Sticking brakes, hot wheels or engine that seems to have lost power. Brakes may be failing to release; the condition can reverse itself, leaving you with no brakes at all.

Grabs
"Touchy" brakes that grab with the least pressure. May indicate a problem as simple as grease or oil contaminated lining - or as serious as a loose or broken components ready to fail in an emergency.

Hard Pedal
Requires extreme pressure to make brake function. It can indicate power brake trouble, restricted hydraulic lines, frozen callipers or wheel cylinders, or damaged brake linings.

Low Pedal
Pedal nearly touching the floorboard before brakes function. May activate your brake warning light. Problems may require a simple adjustment or indicate something much more serious.

Pull
Car pulls to one side when brakes are applied. May be an under inflated tire, incorrectly adjusted brakes or brakes are in need of repair. Brake fluid leak onto friction surfaces

Squeal
Brakes should operate with a minimal amount of noise. Some noise is normal but excessive squeal, screech, grinding, groaning, chatter, clatter or bang means your brakes need attention.

Vibration
Brake pedal, steering wheel or entire vehicle shakes, vibrates or pulsates when brake is applied. May indicate need to resurface disc brake rotors/drums - or signal a serious problem of a loose component or faulty steering/suspension mechanism
     

Phone O2 9389-8224 or TXT O414-308-199 to book your car in.

Our Location in Bondi Junction Eastern Suburbs


We can fix your Brakes


Coming From

Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, Bondi Beach, Vaucluse , Dover Heights , North Bondi to Bondi Junction

Head up Old South Head Road towards Bondi Junction.

At Edgecliff Road turn right, proceed down until Reddam School on your left and Holy Cross on your right.

We are the Yellow building on your right. Phone to book in 9389-8224

Coming from

Double Bay, Darling Point , Point Piper , Bellevue Hill , Woollahra

Head up Bathurst Street, Turn left at the round-about, through three sets of traffic lights.

We are the Yellow building on your left.

 

Coming from
Randwick, Coogee, Clovelly ,Waverley , Queens Park

Head up Newland Street through Bondi Junction pass under the express way until you meet with Edgecliff Road round-about.
Turn right, proceed through two round-abouts and three sets of traffic lights.

We are the Yellow building on your Left.

Coming from

Paddington , Kings Cross ,Darling Point  Rushcutters Bay , Elizabeth Bay 

With the city behind you proceed along Oxford Rd. until you reach the mall in Bondi Junction. Turn left into Grosvenor Rd. At the second traffic light turn right into Edgecliff Street.

Pass through two traffic lights,

We are the yellow building in your left .

 

Suburbs We service

Bellevue Hill
Bondi Beach
Bondi Junction
Clovelly
Coogee
Elizabeth Bay
Darling Point
Dover Heights
Kings Cross
North Bondi
Paddington
Point Piper
Queens Park
Randwick
Rushcutters Bay
Tamarama
Vaucluse
Watson's Bay
Waverley
Woollahra