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Brake pads and discs — when to replace

Stay safe and pass your MOT in North London.

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Brakes are safety-critical. Worn pads damage discs; scored discs reduce stopping power and can fail an MOT on performance or condition.

Warning signs

Pads only vs pads and discs

If discs are within thickness and run true, replacing pads may be enough. If discs are lipped, heavily scored or below minimum thickness, we replace pairs on the same axle for balanced braking.

MOT and brakes

Testers measure efficiency and check for leaks, seizure and insecure components. Fixing brakes before the MOT avoids a fail and retest fees.

See current brake service prices and book pad or disc work with our Bourne Hill technicians.

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