Brake Repair & Replacement
Brake Pads, Discs, Calipers & Fluid — All Makes & Models
Your brakes are the most critical safety system on your vehicle. At JLR Autocare, we carry out professional brake inspections, repairs, and replacements using quality OE-specification parts. Whether you need new brake pads on a Jaguar F-PACE, performance discs for a BMW M3, or a complete brake overhaul on a Range Rover, our Hitchin and Souldrop workshops have you covered.
We use OE-specification brake components from trusted manufacturers including Brembo, ATE, TRW, and Pagid. These parts meet or exceed the original equipment fitted to your vehicle, ensuring safe, reliable braking performance and consistent pedal feel.
Modern vehicles — particularly Land Rovers, Range Rovers, and German marques — increasingly use electronic parking brakes and wear sensors that require specialist equipment to service and reset. Our diagnostic tools handle all of these systems, ensuring your brakes are serviced correctly.
We always inspect the full braking system during any brake work — not just the component you came in for. This includes checking disc condition, caliper operation, brake fluid condition, brake lines, and the handbrake mechanism. This thorough approach catches potential issues early and keeps you safe.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic — it absorbs moisture over time, which reduces its boiling point and braking effectiveness. We recommend changing brake fluid every two years. We carry out a full brake fluid flush using the correct specification fluid for your vehicle.
What's Included
Front and rear brake pad replacement
Brake disc machining or replacement
Caliper overhaul, repair and replacement
Brake fluid testing and replacement
Brake line and hose inspection and replacement
Handbrake / parking brake adjustment and repair
Electronic parking brake service and reset
Performance brake upgrades available
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my brakes need replacing?
Common signs include squealing or grinding noises, a soft or spongy pedal, the car pulling to one side under braking, or a brake warning light on the dashboard.
How long does a brake pad replacement take?
A straightforward front or rear brake pad replacement typically takes 1–2 hours. If discs also need replacing, allow 2–3 hours.
Do you fit performance brakes?
Yes — we can supply and fit performance brake upgrades from brands like Brembo and EBC for vehicles that need enhanced stopping power.
Book your car in with JLR Autocare
29 Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0TW. Call the workshop or book a slot online and we will confirm the price before any work starts.