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The warning signs your brakes are failing.

At Transtate Tyre & Suspension Services, we’ve seen it all when it comes to the conditions some vehicles brakes are in by the time they come to see us at one of our Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Queanbeyan locations. 

Brakes are a vital safety system in a vehicle, they are in fact the system that slows a car down or brings it to a complete stop. Without properly functioning brakes you would not be able to stop your vehicle and if you are going at speed, you could expect the unthinkable to happen!

To keep motorists safe on the road, here Transtate Tyre & Suspension Services share some helpful tips on the warning signs that your brakes may be failing so you can act fast to avoid a complete catastrophe!

  • Grinding or squealing noises when you apply the brakes
  • Soft or spongy brake pedal
  • Brake pedal goes straight to floor when you apply the brakes
  • Vibration when braking
  • Vehicle pulls to one side when you press on the brake pedal
  • Brake fluid level low
  • Brake fluid leaking
  • Brake system warning lamp stays on
  • Burning smell when braking
If you are experiencing any of the above signs, this is a warning your brake system needs some serious attention, and now! 

Transtate Tyre & Suspension Services can perform a thorough check of your braking system, to make sure your brakes won’t fail you at the wrong time, and it won’t cost you a thing.

With over 42 years experience in the industry, Transtate Tyre & Suspension Services can expertly take care of your vehicle’s:
  • Brake pads
  • Master cylinders
  • Disc rotors
  • Brake lines
  • Brake shoes and drums for older vehicles
  • Brake callipers
  • Wheel cylinders
  • Handbrake repairs and adjustments
Don’t take the chance of your brakes failing completely and risking yourself, your family or other members of the public. 

Call one of Transtate Tyre & Suspension Service’s convenient locations today at Belconnen on 02 6253 2244, Tuggeranong on 02 6293 2538 or Queanbeyan on 02 6299 6747 to book in your vehicle for a free brake check.

Our professional and fully qualified brake specialists will ensure your vehicle’s vital braking system is in tip top shape so you can drive away safely and confidently. 
We can also carry out log book servicing, wheel alignments, wheel balancing and supply and fit new tyres.