Brake replacement in Rotterdam

That depends on your car and how you drive. According to the ANWB, brake pads last at least 4 years or 60,000 km with normal use, but replacement may be needed from 40,000 km. Brake discs last about 100,000 km on average. The mileage alone does not tell you enough. Have your brakes checked if you notice problems, during a service or if you are unsure. Squeaking or grinding brakes, a vibrating brake pedal, a longer braking distance or a warning light are reasons not to wait too long.

That depends on your car and on what needs replacing. According to the ANWB, replacing the brake pads on one axle (front or rear) of an average car costs over € 200, including labour. New brake discs with brake pads cost between € 300 and € 600 per axle. These are guide figures, not a quote from us. You hear the price in advance and we only start once you agree. Our repairs come with a warranty. When you get the quote, you hear which warranty applies.

Squeaking or grinding can point to wear, but it can also have another cause. Does it only squeak the first few times you brake after rain or after a night outside? Then it is often a thin layer of rust that soon wears off. On many cars a warning light comes on when the brake pads are nearly worn out. A vibrating brake pedal can come from uneven brake discs, but also from other parts. If the car also pulls to one side when you are not braking, the wheel alignment may be out. We measure the brake pads and brake discs and explain what we see.

Yes. New brake discs need new brake pads, otherwise the car does not brake properly. The other way round is not needed: if only the brake pads are worn and the brake discs are still thick enough, we only replace the brake pads. That way you do not pay for parts that are still good. We replace brake pads and brake discs per axle, so left and right at the same time. Then the car brakes equally hard on both sides.

Brake replacement usually takes a few hours. In many cases we can do it the same day. That depends on the parts, how much needs doing and our schedule. Make an appointment and you will hear in advance how long it takes. You drop off the car Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am, or on Saturday at 9.00 am.

No. It is better not to drive on. First check whether the handbrake or the electric parking brake is fully released. If the red brake light is still on after that, the brake fluid may be low or there may be a fault in the braking system. Stop the car in a safe place, check the owner’s manual and call us. We will then discuss whether you can drive to us carefully or whether the car should be towed.

Yes. That often happens. A hybrid or electric car does much of its braking with the electric motor. The brake discs are then used less and can rust faster. The ANWB advises braking a little harder now and then in a safe place. Also have the brakes checked for rust during a service. Our mechanics hold the GMTO certificate for work on hybrid and electric cars.

Yes. During the APK, the inspector checks how well the brakes work and the visible condition of the brake parts. We are an RDW-approved APK station. An APK is not a full check for wear. If we find a defect or wear, we discuss it with you first. Read more about the APK for your car, the APK for your van (up to 3,500 kg) and the APK for your motorhome.