We measure every part of your braking system & give you a printout of the report

 Car Brake Specialists Repairer since 1989 & NRMA approved

Brake pad and rotor repair and replacement

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    • Your hear noises when applying the brakes
    • Vibrations or shudders applying the brake pedal
    • It is taking longer to stop than usual
    • Wheels pulling to either side when braking
    • Brake pedal feels abnormally hard
    • Brake pedal sinks to the floor

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Brake Fade:

Brake fade is a temporary and sudden reduction in braking power, caused by excessive heat in the system from braking repeatedly, under high loads or at high speeds.  Read article...

Gil Auto Brake Check:

The” Gil Auto Brakes Check” leaves nothing to chance. The check covers all components in the brake system including the rotors, pads, brake fluid, proportioning valve, calipers  . Our comprehensive report shows even the brake pressures applied on each disc / rotor by the brake pads on each wheel. The "Tstop" brake and shock absorb-er hi-tech system allows Gil to do just this. the test is performed both as a diagnostic pre-repair and again after the work has been completed as the ultimate quality control test and we give you a printed copy of this final test

Regenerative braking system is a feature of electric and hybrid electric vehicles that allow the electric motor to act as a generator, converting the kinetic energy of the vehicle's motion into electrical energy that can be stored in the vehicle's battery. This is done via a complex process of sensing the vehicle's speed and braking condition to utilize energy generated by the electric motor in reverse to slow down the vehicle.

When the driver steps on the brake pedal, the regenerative braking system kicks in, using the electric motor to slow down the vehicle. As the motor slows down, it generates electricity through electromagnetic induction. This electricity is then sent back to the battery, where it can be stored for later use to power the vehicle.

Regenerative braking systems work by converting the vehicle's kinetic energy into electrical energy. During a braking event, the electric motor is switched from drive mode to generator mode to absorb energy from the movement of the wheels, rather than accelerating the wheels. This generates an electric current, which flows into the vehicle's battery, charging it while also slowing the vehicle.

The process of regenerative braking works best in stop-and-go driving conditions where the driver needs to continuously slow down and accelerate. During acceleration, the electric motor pulls energy from the battery, but during deceleration, the motor sends energy back into the battery, which speeds up charging times and extends the vehicle's range.

Regenerative braking systems also allow automakers to downsize the braking systems while improving the efficiency and safety of electric and hybrid electric vehicles. By putting energy back into the battery, the system can also improve the vehicle's overall fuel economy and reduce the amount of brake dust and wear on brake pads and rotors.

Overall, regenerative braking systems are an essential component of electric and hybrid electric vehicles that allow drivers to recapture energy that would have otherwise been lost as heat during braking, thus making electric vehicles more efficient and reducing overall energy consumptio.

Gil Auto are Brake Specialists.
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MECHANICS OF VARIOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS

Accurate brake testing

  • We don’t just look,
  • We don’t just guess,
  • We measure!

Brake Specialist License number 22629
We have three different types of Brake drum / rotor lathes to re-surface your worn drum and rotors should your present rotors be worth reusing.

Why let any body other than a brake specialists work on a critical life preserving part of your car when there is a brake specialist in your area? Because of our bulk buying ability, specialist tools and expert knowledge we can give you a perfect job at highly competitive prices?
Brake pads worn? Brake rotors warped? Brake cylinders leaking? Brake pipes corroding? Brake master cylinder leaking?

As a brake specialist we normally fix your car on the same day

Phone 0293898224 or 0414308199 to book an appointment.

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.

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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 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. 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 0293898224 or 0414308199 to book an appointment

What can go wrong with the calipers / cylinders?
The seals can develop leaks. Seals can harden and leak.Pistons can seize
Excessive moisture in fluid can corrode bodies and pistons
Slides can seize , broken dust boots can allow water to corrode sealing surfaces and hard contaminants to enter the sealing areas and cut the seals

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 but gas like 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. 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. 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

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If the brake warning light comes on STOP! driving and either call out  your road assistance provider or call us have the car towed in.

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, minimize braking distances (to compensate from the driver applying the brake fully to reduce or loss of control).

The picture above is probably the worst example of DYI that we have seen in a long long time. The car in for a service upon checking the brakes we determined with our very advance tester that one wheel was not braking at all. Working backwards up the line from the brake pads we found that one of the brake feed lines had been disconnected from the ABS modulator. Under emergency braking the car would have spun out of control.  At 40 to 60 klms and gentle braking it would not have felt unreasonable. Our inline in ground lane brake tester immediately showed that under emergency braking there would have been a catastrophe. We are recognized as brake specialist both because of our years of sophisticated successful record and our investment the highest level of diagnostic equipment.

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.

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Paddington , Kings Cross ,Darling Point Rushcutters Bay , Elizabeth Bay to Bondi Junction

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