Brakes & Suspension

Your brakes are an important safety feature of your car so it is imperative to keep them in good condition.

At EMO Motors Kent, we are able to inspect, service and repair your vehicles braking and suspension systems, including ABS and the associated traction and electronic stability systems.

If your vehicle is showing any signs of brake problems, these may be noises or vibration under braking, or soft or ineffective brakes, this may be the precursor to a more serious failure.  We can inspect and report on your symptoms, and give you a quote to carry out the appropriate repairs.

ABS and Traction Control

Electronic ABS is fitted to the majority of vehicles these days, it is often integrated into Traction Control and electronic Stability Control programs.  Your ABS requires the vehicles brakes to be in satisfactory working order to work effectively, it is not uncommon however, for the electronic system to develop its own faults. Your ABS system will self test every time you start your car, if your vehicle shows an ABS light, traction or stability control light whilst driving a fault will have been detected and recorded.  We can scan the electronic systems on your vehicle to identify and repair any problems.

Check the list below for some of the signs your brakes may need servicing:

• Squealing and/or grinding noises when you apply the brakes
• Your vehicle starts to judder when braking
• Grinding noises when the brakes are off
• Brakes start losing efficiency during heavy braking
• The brake pedal sits high amongst the pedals and offers excessive resistance when pressed
• You notice a strong burning smell whilst braking
• Your rear wheels start locking when braking
• Your Brake Warning light appears on your dashboard

All of these are definite signs that you need to have your brakes checked as soon as possible. They are one of the most significant, if not the most, important safety device on your car. Not only will you and your car be safer on the road, but you may also prevent more damage from occurring which could lead to much higher repair costs.

If your brakes show any signs of a possible fault, it is always safest to have them checked out here at our workshops just outside Canterbury. Give us a call now on 01227 531575 

Shock Absorbers

Worn shock absorbers not only reduce driver comfort; they can also have serious effects on the handling and safety of your vehicle. Your car suspension is a system that includes your car's tyres and the air in them; springs; shock absorbers and the linkages between them that connect the suspension to the main body of the car. The suspension system is responsible for finding the balance between your car's road holding ability and providing you with a smooth ride.

Faulty shock absorbers can reduce road holding, effecting braking efficiency. They can increase wear on your tyres. Faulty shocks can cause undue stress and strain on the other mechanical parts of your vehicles suspension system. Symptoms of damaged shock absorbers include:

• Noticeable tyre shaking or vibration after hitting a bump on the road
• The bottom of the car hitting the road (known as bottoming) when driving over rough, bumpy terrain or when reversing out of a driveway
• A generally bumpy, overly bouncy ride

At EMO Motors Kent we can inspect, service and repair brakes and suspension, including shock absorbers and springs, for all makes and models of car and van.

If you are experiencing problems with your suspension, such as knocks rattles and squeaks, poor road holding or a bumpy, uneven ride, then call us on 01227 531 575

Maintaining a healthy vehicle suspension system is essential for comfort, stability and good handling from your vehicle.