Trusted repairers
All workshops are MTA approved, so you know your car's in safe hands. All work is covered by our 6-month / 10,000km warranty.
Alfa Romeo ABS Warning Light is on assessment
If your ABS Light is on My Auto Shop can get it sorted with a Brake Inspection. Simply leave as many details about the issue as you can and we will contact local MTA approved mechanics that are qualified to fix the underlying issue. We'll email you quotes for an inspection within 2 working days, and where possible provide an indication as to the likely underlying issue(s) and cost to fix. You can book directly on the My Auto Shop platform in minutes.
How a Brake Inspection works with My Auto Shop:
A qualified mechanic will check over your entire braking system to understand whats causing the issue. This includes checking of the brake fluid for contamination, brake lines, and removing the wheels to measure the thickness of the brake pads, rotors or shoes (if applicable).
The following components are looked at during a Brake Inspection:
- Brake pads and shoes;
- Hydraulic fluid;
- Rotor and drum wear;
- Calipers;
- Wheel cylinders;
- All brake hardware;
- All hoses and lines;
- Master cylinder;
- Anti-lock system.
They will then quote up any repairs or replacement parts if required.
When your ABS Light is on its often as a result of a:
- Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor;
- Unresponsive Hydraulic Pump or Valve;
- Faulty ABS Module; or
- Low Fluid Levels.
Popular services linked to a Brake Inspection:
Rear Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement
Most modern cars are fitted with rear brake discs unlike older models which typically used a drum set up. Disc brakes perform better than the older drum counterparts in terms of braking ability, however they don’t last as long as drums. Despite the braking bias being directed primarily towards the front of the car, the rear brakes do wear out. They also house the handbrake, parking brake or emergency brake. Which makes them a vital component.
Your brake hose is what connects your hardlines to your brake caliper. They’re softer and more able to move so that they won’t leak or get damaged as your car goes over bumps or turns corners. They are essential to your braking performance and any leaks or damage should be fixed as soon as possible.
With the rise of disc braking in modern cars, drum brakes aren’t used as often anymore. However, some utes and modern cars still use drums for the rear wheel braking. A drum brake consists of a ‘drum’ looking iron bowl which sits behind the wheel and spins at the same speed. Inside this drum are two shoes which are pushed against the inside of the spinning drum. The resulting friction is what slows the car down.
Most modern cars use disc brakes on all four corners. However, older cars and even some modern ones, use drum brakes. Inside drum brakes are shoes. These shoes press against the spinning drum and slow you down via friction. They were most commonly used on the rear wheels as they don’t require as much braking force.
.JPG?d=273x180&format=webp)
