Brakes, Suspension & Steering in Tyne and Wear

Brakes, Suspension & Steering from our Hebburn workshop

Brakes, steering and suspension are the parts of your car that keep you safe and in control, and they are among the most common causes of MOT failure. If your brakes feel soft, your steering pulls or the car knocks over bumps, do not leave it.

Banks of the Tyne Motor Co carries out brake pads and discs, brake repairs, ABS diagnostics and repairs, suspension repairs, shock absorbers, springs, steering repairs, power steering and wheel bearings from our Hebburn workshop for drivers across Tyne and Wear. If you are not sure what is wrong, we can diagnose it.

What we cover

• Brake pads
• Brake discs
• Brake repairs
• ABS diagnostics and repairs
• Suspension repairs
• Shock absorbers
• Springs
• Steering repairs
• Power steering
• Wheel bearings

Specific services

Brake pads

Brake pads wear down with use and need replacing before the friction material is gone. Squealing, a grinding noise or a longer stopping distance are warnings. Pads are normally replaced in axle sets so braking stays even.

Brake discs

Brake discs wear, warp and corrode. A pulsing brake pedal or steering-wheel shake under braking can mean warped discs. Discs are usually replaced with pads so the new parts bed in together.

Brake repairs

Brake repairs include calipers, brake lines, hoses, master cylinders and fluid. Seized calipers, soft pedals and fluid leaks are all issues we diagnose and put right.

ABS diagnostics and repairs

ABS diagnostics and repairs track down why the ABS warning light is on. Wheel-speed sensors, wiring and the ABS module are common causes. The brakes may still work normally, but anti-lock protection will not, so it needs fixing.

Suspension repairs

Suspension repairs cover worn bushes, arms, drop links and ball joints. Knocks over bumps, a car that wanders or uneven tyre wear can all point to worn suspension.

Shock absorbers

Shock absorbers control how the car moves over bumps. Worn ones cause bounce, nose-dive under braking and longer stopping distances, and they are normally replaced in pairs on the same axle.

Springs

Spring replacement is needed when a coil spring breaks or sags. A broken spring may cause a car to sit low on one corner, clunk over bumps and can fail an MOT.

Steering repairs

Steering repairs address play in the steering, a car that pulls or wanders, and worn components such as track rod ends and racks. Steering is safety-critical, so do not delay.

Power steering

Power steering repairs cover heavy steering, whining pumps and fluid leaks, as well as electric power-steering faults. We find the cause and put it right.

Wheel bearings

Wheel bearings let the wheels turn smoothly. A humming or rumbling noise that changes with speed or when turning is the classic sign. A badly worn bearing is unsafe and should be replaced promptly.