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21/12/2020

A well deserved celebration for the hardworking staff of Autoskim. 🎄

31/10/2020

Autoskim’s Team

03/09/2019

08/04/2019

A must watch.

Please get your brakes checked before the Easter Holidays. So there’s no problem braking on your Easter break 😉

On Monday 26 Nov 2012 @ 11.30am, A Malawian Registered, 32 Ton truck, had it brakes fail on the approach to a busy Tollgate (Marionhill Toll Plaza) in KZN Na...

05/04/2019

Have a safe driving weekend.

Remember we are open tomorrow!!

05/04/2019

Performance Award

The Performance Award for the week goes to Alack for his diversification of job description, knowledge and willingness to keep on learning :-)

04/04/2019

BRAKES MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY SYSTEM OF YOUR VEHICLE

The brake system of your vehicle is by far the most important safety system that it has. Being able to slow down or stop at a moments notice will help to avoid an incident or accident. Improperly working brakes will not do the job they are designed to do and will not be as effective when needed, especially in a panic stop situation.
Brakes should be regularly inspected, we recommend having your trusted repair facility regularly test drive the vehicle to see how the brake system functions. Then also perform an actual visual inspection, measuring pad and shoe thickness, check for even wear of the pads and shoes, check rotors for run out and hot spots, check hardware to make sure it is working properly and that it is adjusted properly. Make sure the wheel cylinders, brake lines and brake master cylinder are not leaking, inspect calipers for wear, free movement and fluid leaks, and check the level and condition of the brake fluid. Inspect for proper routing and placement of the brake and antilock brake sensors.
All of these components need to be in good shape and working properly for the vehicle to have 100% brake system effectiveness while driving. For instance, something that seems simple is the brake fluid, it can get contaminated over time with absorption of moisture and copper, this can decrease the effectiveness of the hydraulics within your brake system causing a less responsive brake pedal to the touch or feel, therefore causing a slight delay or reduction in braking power.
We recommend having your brake system inspected with each oil change or at minimum every 6 months or regularly. Then if the inspection reveals any issues with the brake system for your own safety and the safety of others, have it repaired to keep the brake system of your vehicle operating at 100% effectiveness.

Come into Autoskim for a free brake inspection!!!!!!!

29/03/2019

Performance Award

The Performance Award for the week goes to Warren for his consistency, quality of work and always keeping a smile on his face :-)

27/03/2019

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BRAKE DISC SKIMMING?

Over extended periods of time, the brake disc in a vehicle can easily suffer from defects. These defects might include worrying cracks, corrosion caused by salt or rust or other abnormalities. This can have a severe impact on the performance of your vehicle. However bad a condition a brake disc may be in, you’ll be reassured to know that it can be easily remedied with the use of brake disc skimming.
Making use of a sophisticated brake lathe, brake disc skimming is a precision technique which can be used to resurface damaged brake discs. This process can be used no matter whether the brake discs are drilled, grooved or solid. But what exactly are the benefits of using this technique? Below, we outline just a few of the reasons why brake disc skimming is worth looking into to get your vehicle brakes back to their best:

Performs like brand new!
The main advantage of brake disc skimming is that it is able to improve partially worn discs to the extent that they can perform as if they were completely brand new. This essentially restores them to their original factory performance, allowing your wheels to lock out during road tests. It also extends the life span of your existing brake pads and discs. If you really want to get the most out of the brake discs you own, skimming is the way to go.

Minimises downtime!
By restoring the original brake discs already present in the vehicle, disc skimming also has the benefit of minimising any necessary downtime while new brake discs and pads are obtained. It also reduces the amount of time wasted as the brake disc beds in.

Money!
What disc skimming can save you in time it can also save you in terms of money. By getting the best out of the brake disc that you own, skimming means there is no need to replace your new pad and disc with a brand new model, offering you huge savings on the cost of new pads and discs which can be expensive.

Minimal disassembly!
You might worry that disassembling your vehicle and using a lathe to skim your brake disc might accidentally damage other parts of your vehicle hub. Reassuringly, disc skimming requires minimal disassembly, thereby drastically reducing the chance of accidental damage. The process is safe and easy, which will no doubt be a relief both to you and to your vehicle.

Contact Autoskim on 0114023515 and speak to Collin or Sandra

25/03/2019

Come visit us at 38 Siemert Road, Doornfontein