BRAKING
BUSINESS
Specialising in offering high-quality braking solutions, BRAYMANN explains common
braking issues and the best practices when installing braking components.
Recognising the paramount importance of driver safety, Braymann’s
braking components and accessories are manufactured to OE
specifications and are fully ECE R90 compliant where required,
guaranteeing optimum performance. The Braymann portfolio includes
OE quality brake pads and shoes, wear leads, fitting kits, adjusters and
caliper kits that cover over 35 million vehicles within the UK car parc.
Workshops should always remember that when replacing pads or shoes,
it is essential to replace the corresponding accessories such as caliper
bolts, boots, springs and adjusters at the same time. These accessories
would have gone through a similar, if not longer, operation life span as
the part that is being replaced.
Worn accessories can increase the risk of:
HALTING PROBLEMS WITH TIMELY REPLACEMENTS
Various conditions attribute to the wear and tear of braking
components. Driving styles, terrain, traffic conditions and vehicle
loads are some of the factors that determine the operating lifespan. As
a result, there are no set intervals for replacing braking components
despite being a safety critical part of the vehicle.
SYMPTOMS OF BRAKE PAD WEAR
Whilst some drivers can get up to 70,000 miles from a set of pads,
others can get significantly less. Therefore, as serviceable items, braking
components should be monitored frequently for wear.
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Brake noise and high pitch squealing
Unequal or incorrect wear to the brake pads
Premature damage to brake discs
Overheated brakes
Uneven braking which can affect stability and safety
When an installer replaces these accessories with the brake pads, the
caliper is less likely to seize or bind and the friction parts will wear as
intended – as a complete system.
Symptoms of worn brake pads include:
• Brake pedal vibration
• Weak or ‘spongy’ brakes
• Brakes grabbing and pulling
In the event that brake pads need to be replaced as a result of these
symptoms, Braymann recommends that they should always be replaced
in pairs.
WHY BRAYMANN?
Braymann offers reliable and affordable OE quality replacement parts.
All Braymann products undergo stringent quality control measures.
Furthermore, the Braymann brake pad and brake shoe programmes are
fully ECE R90 compliant to provide installers and drivers peace of mind
in quality and safety.
It’s best practice to always replace the
corresponding accessories as well as
the pads themselves
PRACTICE SAFETY
Observing best practices during replacement can help avoid any
potential threats to premature wear and tear in the future that can
inhibit driver safety.
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To further support their commitment to best practices in installing
braking parts, Braymann’s technical support helpline can be reached at
0844 346 0655.
Exclusively available through FPS via same/next-day delivery,
Braymann has a quality portfolio that suits all friction needs. For more
information, please visit www.braymann.co.uk or speak with your local
FPS representative.
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