Brakes – comprehensive brake diagnostics

Service Description

We will perform a thorough diagnosis of your vehicle, resulting in a diagnostic report in digital form containing: 1) List of errors from the control units 2) Description of errors and risk assessment 3) Photo documentation 4) Detailed explanation of your defect 5) Cause of your defect 6) Accurate calculation and exact time schedule for your repair 7) You will agree on the price before the repair itself. Bonus for you: 8) Cleaning and treatment of brake components to extend their service life 9) Personalized recommendations on how to avoid defects in the future. 10) Safety As part of the service, we check: Measuring the thickness of the brake discs (standard: 2–4 mm minimum) Measuring the thickness of the brake pads (standard: >1.5 mm) Visual inspection of the disc runout (cracks, deformation) Checking the brake fluid (color, moisture - BOT test) Functional test of the brake system (pedal shape, air bubbles) Checking the brake hoses (cracks, hardening, leaks) Inspecting the calipers (play, corrosion, functionality) Checking the guide elements (pad guides, clips, springs) Measuring the brake pressure on each axle ABS test (if the device is available) Checking the handbrake (play, efficiency, locking) Symptoms: Car vibrates when braking Knocking / clicking when braking Brake squealing (loud, continuous) Metallic sound when braking (squeaking) Car brakes more to one side (pulls) Soft brake pedal Brake pedal sinks (long distance) Handbrake does not brake / releases Brakes get stuck / stutter (one wheel hot) Brake smell / smoke Stuck brake caliper Handbrake remains stuck Long braking distance (car brakes slowly) Brake warning light on dashboard is on Possible causes and approximate prices Air trapped in system, old brake fluid As part of diagnostics Worn or hardened pads (whistling, metallic sound, longer braking distance) approx. 2,000–6,000 CZK Twisted / unevenly worn brake discs (vibration when braking) Worn rear drums / shoes (weak handbrake) Stiff or broken handbrake cable (lever does not brake or remains stuck) Stuck brake caliper, stuck piston (one wheel hot, smell, smoke) Rusted / stiff caliper guides (knocking, clicking, uneven braking) Defective ABS/ESP sensor or sensor ring (indicator light on, stabilization systems intervene) approx. 3,000–10,000 CZK Leaked brake hoses / pipes / master brake cylinder or booster fluid leak, loss / poor / effect / soft / sinking pedal approx. 3,000–15,000 CZK