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At Kwik Fit, we are proud to stock an impressive range of brakes and brake components to fit most vehicle makes and models.
Our selection includes top-quality brakes, known for their exceptional reliability and performance. Whether you drive a compact car, a family SUV, or a van, Kwik Fit has the right brake solutions to meet your needs.
Our aim is to provide the best possible service to help you restore the condition of your braking system to a standard equivalent to the manufacturer's original specification. Our expert technicians are highly trained to ensure that every brake repair and replacement meets stringent safety and performance criteria. By choosing Kwik Fit, you are ensuring that your vehicle's braking system is in the best possible hands.
Our brake guarantee
We provide a guarantee on all supplied brake pads and shoes against accidental damage, wear, and defects for as long as you own your car, provided you authorise all work identified as being required during or at any future brake inspection. This lifetime guarantee reflects our confidence in the quality of our products and the expertise of our service. Drive with peace of mind, knowing that Kwik Fit has your safety covered.
EC Regulation 90
EC Regulation 90 (also known as ‘R90’) is a European standard for brake pads and discs. Under this regulation, all brake components sold for vehicles manufactured after September 1999 must be tested and approved to ensure that they are of a safe standard. This regulation aims to ensure a greater quality of brake parts by comparing aftermarket products to the original equipment. The brakes and parts supplied by Kwik Fit exceed the R90 standards.
Concerned about the safety of your brakes? Book in for a free Brake Health Check at your nearest Kwik Fit centre today.
The cost of fitting brake pads and discs can vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle, as well as the quality of the parts used.
Here at Kwik Fit, we offer a range of brake options to suit both different budgets and requirements. Here’s a general idea of what you can expect:
Do brake pads and discs need to be replaced at the same time?
Don’t worry, brake pads and brake discs don’t always need to be replaced at the same time. However, it is usually recommended for optimal performance and safety purposes.
One of the benefits of replacing them together is even wear: if the brake discs are worn or damaged, replacing them and the brake pads simultaneously ensures even wear and prolongs the lifespan of both parts. That being said, if the brake discs are in decent condition, only the brake pads may need replacement.
What is the range of brake pad replacement?
Typically, we’d say that a brake pad of 10 to 12mm (the average size) can last between 20,000 and 70,000 miles — depending on driving habits and conditions. If you’re a regular city-dweller, therefore braking a lot more, or if you carry heavy loads (EG: a delivery driver), your brake lifespan is likely to be significantly reduced.
We would always recommend booking your vehicle in for regular brake inspections at your local Kwik Fit centre to ensure maximum brake safety and braking performance.
We get asked a lot of questions about brakes at our Kwik Fit centres. So, we’ve produced an FAQ page solely dedicated to braking systems. If you have a query about an aspect of brakes beyond the realm of parts and cost, check out our brakes FAQ page below.
We are so confident in the replacement brake parts that we fit, we offer a unique lifetime guarantee on brake pads and shoes. Once you have purchased brake pads or shoes and had these fitted at Kwik Fit, the replacement of these parts when they wear out is absolutely free to you, as long as you own the car.
Your tyre size can be found on the sidewall of your current tyre and is a sequence of numbers and letters. The most common tyre size in the UK is 205/55R16 but there are many variations so it’s important to check your existing tyre first before searching for tyres.
Tip: Take a photo of your existing tyre sidewall to make it easier to identify your tyre size using the guide below.
The first three digits. This displays the width of the tyre in millimetres. A tyre marked 225 will measure 225mm across the tread from sidewall to sidewall.
Aspect Ratio
The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width. The aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width. So an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55% of its width.
Rim Diameter
The next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to. It is also the diameter of the tyre from bead to bead. So a tyre marked 16 will fit on a 16-inch wheel rim.
Speed Rating
The speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre. Tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time.
Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain.
If you are unsure what speed rating you need, be sure to check your vehicle handbook. Choosing a lower speed rating than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer could potentially invalidate your insurance.
Load Rating
The load index provides information on the maximum weight capability for the tyre. The load index is a numerical code that can be located just after the tyre size marking and before the speed rating.
Select your load index to find out the maximum load capability for your tyres.
Although not illegal, it is not advisable to have tyres with a lower speed rating or load index than the manufacturer recommended tyre specification for your vehicle, or to have a combination of different tyre construction types. Consult your vehicle handbook to confirm your vehicle’s tyre speed rating and load index as well as any additional requirements.
0800 75 76 77 You can reach our customer care team 6 days a week from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Monday and Thursday, 8:30am to 6:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday, and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Bank Holidays.
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Please note: There is a slope that the vehicle must be driven up to reach the vehicle ramp at this centre. This may prevent us from being able to work on some high-performance vehicles, Tesla vehicles or vehicles that have been lowered. If your vehicle has low ground clearance, please contact the centre team on 01342 314 111 before booking.
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