In this the last edition of a series on brake safety, the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), looks at why professional brake fitment is an absolute must.
TEPA National Vice-chairman, Dylan Petzer, says many people don’t realise the precision and calibration involved in proper brake installation. This is why you must ensure a professional is handling any repairs or replacement.
A professional, accredited TEPA Member knows:
That the Caliper bolts and wheel nuts must be tightened to a specific tightness value using a calibrated torque wrench.
That the wheel hub must be cleaned to a bare-metal, spotless finish before the new disc is mounted, because a single grain of sand or a patch of rust will cause the disc to sit at a microscopic angle, leading to warping and shuddering.
That they must use specific high-temperature brake grease – and only on the right…
