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CLUTCH & BRAKE SPECIALISTS
At CBS we strive to deliver quality service in a in the need for skimming. The process of skimming
friendly and efficient manner. Whatever the problem involves taking a thin layer of metal off the disc or
may be, we are here to help you, the customer, to drum until it is even all around. This will save you the
get back on the road again with the least possible cost of a new part and extend the life of a disc or
inconvenience and at the best possible price. drum where possible. Visit your nearest CBS to get
Our experienced CBS outlets are backed by an assistance from our skilled technicians and experts.
organization with a solid track record that has
access to extensive ranges of quality brands in Clutch
order to provide you, the customer, with the service Over time, friction accompanied by the repetitive
that you deserve. action of applying the clutch can wear down the
clutch, pressure plate, flywheel as well as gears
Bearing/Oil Seals and bearings. It is important for a vehicle owner to
Wheel bearings allow wheels to rotate with minimal use the clutch with care and keep it maintained. At
friction and they also support the vehicle’s weight. CBS workshops, we offer comprehensive clutch
This means that they must be in a good condition replacement, clutch assemblies, and flywheel
and the seals must be able to prevent lubricant skimming to get you back on the road in no time
contamination. A worn grease seal can also allow at all. In addition to clutch component replacement,
grease to leak out of the bearings and can lead to we also offer repairs of the clutch hydraulic system.
wheel bearing failure. A rumbling, growling or cyclic
noise coming from the wheels is usually the first sign Brake Pads / Linings
of wheel bearing trouble. Ignoring a faulty wheel Brakes use friction to transmit force to a vehicle’s
bearing can have fatal consequences with regard to wheels in order to slow the vehicle down or stop
vehicle safety. At CBS, our professionals will inspect it completely. Your vehicle’s braking system usually
and service the wheel bearings as well as replace consists of brake pads, discs, callipers, brake
them when necessary. We use high quality parts lines and a master cylinder. Worn brake pads
supplied by reputable manufacturers to give you usually result in loud squeaking or a grinding noise
peace of mind. when driving, especially at low speeds. Sticking
to the service schedule as per manufacturer’s
Hydraulics specifications will remind you when it is time to
It is important to repair worn brake hydraulics service your brakes. Other signs of faulty brakes
because disregarding hydraulic systems can cause include pulsations through the brake pedal, longer
expensive repairs and brake failure. In modern stopping distance and excessive pedal travel when
vehicles, a brake warning light will illuminate on the brakes are applied. Our professional technicians at
dashboard to signal to the driver that something CBS workshops will help you in diagnosing your
is wrong. Over time, brake fluid can also become brake problems as well as repairing or replacing
contaminated with dirt or moisture and needs to be components in your braking system.
replaced as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
Using the wrong type of brake fluid may cause the Air Brakes
seals to fail and this in turn leads to brake failure. Our CBS workshops also specialise in repairing and
Because hydraulic brake components are critical for supplying air-brake components for heavy vehicles.
safety, it is important that they are inspected and Our specialists are experienced in air-brake
repaired by a professional. At CBS workshops we systems of heavy duty trucks, trailers and buses.
have the specialists who will repair your vehicle’s In order to ensure that they are up to date with new
hydraulic system and get your car back on the road. developments in heavy duty vehicles, our staff is
trained and developed on a continuous basis. With
Discs and Drums advanced diagnostics and testing, we ensure that
Modern vehicles are fitted with either discs and problems are quickly identified and your vehicle
pads at all wheels or a combination of discs and spends more time on the road than in the shop.
pads in the front, and drums and shoes in the rear. If
the disc or drum surface is not even, this may result Editorial supplied by CBS
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