Parts Guides

How calipers work, the common UK failure modes (especially seized rear calipers), and the brand differences in remanufactured units.

A guide to the wheel-speed sensors that drive ABS, ESP and traction-control systems — what fails and how to diagnose.

Master cylinder, brake pipes, hoses, calipers, ABS modulator — how the hydraulic system is laid out and what fails first.

The small electrical sensor that warns of worn brake pads — and why fitting new pads without new sensors is a false economy.

How handbrake cables fail, when to replace them, and how to choose between OE and mid-market quality.

The mechanical cables and electrical sensors that make modern braking systems work — what they do, when they fail and what to buy.

Why dust shields matter, when they need replacing, and the right material for a UK climate.

Anti-rattle shims, slider pin grease, caliper guide bolts, retention pins — the small items that keep new pads quiet and the calipers free.

A guide to the small hardware items needed for a thorough brake-shoe replacement on UK drum-brake-equipped cars.