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How to Clean Brake Discs

Jack Dreyer | Thursday 15th June 2023 11:00am

An auto technician cleans a brake disc using aerosol brake cleaner.

If you’ve never cleaned your brake discs, it could be a job that needs doing before it compounds into complicated, expensive repairs. Here’s how to do so.

How to Paint Your Brake Calipers

Jack Dreyer | Monday 17th April 2023 5:00pm

A brake caliper painted red.

If you’re wondering how to go about painting your brake calipers or which colour to choose, use this guide from Kwik Fit to help you do the job perfectly.

5 Brake Problems and How to Solve Them

Jack Dreyer | Tuesday 14th March 2023 4:00pm

The title '5 Brake Problems and How to Solve Them' over an image of a mechanic changing a brake disc.

Despite being one of the most important parts in a car, brakes receive some of the worst abuse! Here are five common brake problems & how to solve them.

What Different Kinds of Brake Noise Mean

Jack Dreyer | Wednesday 7th December 2022 12:45pm

Clean red brake calipers on a new-looking brake disc.

Some brake noises can be entirely benign, just some fresh or poor quality brakes, but some can be huge warning signs – find out what to listen out for.

What is Coasting and Should You Avoid It?

Jack Dreyer | Thursday 1st December 2022 6:30pm

A motorway full of lorries and cars at sunset.

Coasting is a favoured technique but is now actually outdated! Here’s why it’s a bad idea, and another technique to achieve the same result.




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