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In partnership with AXA™ InsuranceBrake pads are a key component of any vehicle’s braking system. When you use your brakes, the pads hydraulically squeeze the brake discs, slowing your car down through friction and pressure.
A loud screeching or grinding noise when you apply the brakes or feeling your car vibrating under braking is a clear indicator that new pads are required.
Save up to 30% on your Vauxhall in front brake pads replacement. See our table below to browse our honest, upfront prices.
Daniel, from London
Hey Fixter, how often should front brake pads need replacing?
Terry, Fixter in-house mechanic expert
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Brake pads are a key component of any vehicle’s braking system. When you use your brakes, the pads hydraulically squeeze the brake discs, slowing your car down through friction and pressure.
A loud screeching or grinding noise when you apply the brakes or feeling your car vibrating under braking is a clear indicator that new pads are required.
Save up to 30% on your Vauxhall in front brake pads replacement. See our table below to browse our honest, upfront prices.
Daniel, from London
Hey Fixter, how often should front brake pads need replacing?
Terry, Fixter in-house mechanic expert
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| Car make and model | Dealers average price | exclusive price | Instant savings |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vauxhall Astra Active 1.6 litres | £121.52 | £104.13 | 14% |
Vauxhall Corsa Life A/c 1.3 litres | £126.88 | £105.12 | 17% |
Vauxhall Agila 1.2 litres | £124.28 | £103.14 | 17% |
Vauxhall Ampera 1.4 litres | £128.60 | £104.13 | 19% |
Vauxhall Agila Enjoy 16v 1.2 litres | £121.09 | £99.17 | 18% |
Vauxhall Adam Jam 1.2 litres | £123.31 | £105.12 | 15% |
Vauxhall Antara Diamond Cdti 2.2 litres | £126.66 | £102.15 | 19% |
Vauxhall Astra Breeze 1.6 litres | £124.78 | £105.12 | 16% |
Vauxhall Antara 2 litres | £128.91 | £104.13 | 19% |
Vauxhall Astra Cabriolet 1.8 litres | £123.29 | £102.15 | 17% |
Vauxhall Corsa Life A/c 1.3 litres | £126.88 | £105.12 | 17% |
Vauxhall Agila 1.2 litres | £124.28 | £103.14 | 17% |
Vauxhall Adam Jam 1.2 litres | £123.31 | £105.12 | 15% |
Vauxhall Ampera 1.4 litres | £128.60 | £104.13 | 19% |
Vauxhall Agila Enjoy 16v 1.2 litres | £121.09 | £99.17 | 18% |
* The cost of your front brake pads replacement depends on your car make and model and may vary depending on your location.
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Fully qualified mechanics with 10+ years’ experience 👨🔧
Your car is in the UK’s safest expert hands.
Manufacturer-equivalent parts only ⚙️
Identical to your manufacturer’s, but much cheaper!
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Every service carried out by our partner garages is fully reviewed.
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Any additional work needed will be carried out for free.
Front brake pad replacementHow often should front brake pads need replacing?What happens when we replace your brake pads?What causes your brake pads to stop working correctly?VauxhallVauxhall’s reliability and reputationBrake pads are a key component of any vehicle’s braking system. They’re flat parts made of semi-metallic, organic or ceramic materials, with a metal backing. When you use your brakes, the pads hydraulically squeeze the brake discs, slowing your car down through friction and pressure. The pads absorb some of the biggest forces involved in daily driving.
Most cars have two pads per brake disc, although some high-performance models can have more.
As a rough guide, your brake pads should last for 50,000 miles, but there are a number of variables, including driver behaviour, the weight you carry, speed and the type of pads used. Not to mention that nearly 20% of MOT failures are caused by faulty brakes.
Incorrect brake operation, damaged or excessively worn discs or pads are considered unsafe for your vehicle performance and will cause your car to fail an MOT.
The typical cost of replacing front brake pads is around £100.
For example, a BMW 116d M Sport would have a dealer price of £133.13, yet Fixter will carry out the same work for only £107.10—a 20% saving!
Changing the rear brake pads on a Fiat 500 C Lounge will cost you £120.59 with your dealer, but only £99.17 with Fixter—a superb saving of 18%!
When you choose Fixter to find you a great deal and a premium mechanic to carry out your rear brake pad replacement, you can expect to save around £20–£25 from an average dealer price. That’s a typical saving in the region of 15–20%.
While your brake pads will keep you safe over thousands of miles, they won’t last forever. Eventually, the abrasive surface on them wears down, and they will need to be replaced, ideally while you still have around 25% capacity of the pads left.
Given that they take most of the load, front brake pads will probably need replacing first. They also have a bigger surface area to increase friction.
To make your brake pads last longer:
A loud screeching or grinding noise when you apply the brakes is a clear indicator that new pads are required.
If only one brake is working correctly, it can cause your car to pull in the direction of the functioning brake.
Your brake pads could be warped if the pedal vibrates when you press down on it.
Look through the wheel’s spokes for a visual check—the outside pad is pressed against a metal rotor, and you should be able to see at least 3mm of the pad.
If any of your dashboard warning lights are illuminated, the sensor that detects problems or worn out parts and components has detected an issue and activated the system.
Vauxhall Motors Ltd. is a British car brand owned by German manufacturer Opel. Initially founded in 1857, but didn’t begin to build cars until 1903, the brand is officially over 160 years old.
Their popularity can be easily quantified by the 3.9million Vauxhall cars on the road in the UK today.
By their own admission, Vauxhall has a car for the school run, a trip to the shops, a cross-country holiday, being the face of your business or delivering a van-load of goods. With such a wide range of vehicles, they’ve got every avenue covered.
Throughout their extensive history in the automotive industry, Vauxhall has featured predominantly in all areas. It produced the first sports car, also the first car to achieve over 100mph, it has launched award-winning models and consistently introduced pioneering technology.
Their core brand values claim to be:
Competing with Ford Fiesta and VW Golf for the top-selling car in the UK, the Vauxhall Corsa has become a household favourite—and why not? Their supermini hatchback is stylish, nippy and economical to run. Neatly finished inside and out with a host of modern technology and features, you’re getting plenty of car for your money and all backed with Vauxhall’s reputation for building cars that go the distance.
Vauxhall ranked joint 11th place with Mazda out of the 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Their reliability efficiency score of 94.6% wasn’t too big a jump from top of the tree marque Suzuki, who scored only 3% more at 97.7%.
Various recalls have been made on Vauxhall models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.
It is possible that the steel cable for attaching the seatbelt tensioner on the outer side of the seat may suffer fatigue
Cracks in the steering box’s rack and pinion may lead to breakage and to steering failure
The resistor of the heater fan motor may not perform as intended
An incorrectly installed passenger airbag module may increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident
An oil hose may be incorrectly crimped
Water ingress in the electronic brake control module control unit may cause a short-circuit
A faulty steering column torque sensor can lead to a loss of steering assistance
All recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.
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