Ribble Tech Brakes & Clutch Centre
Clitheroe’s number 1 choice for Brakes & Clutches in the heart of the Ribble Valley
Bakes Health check and repairs
Our friendly, expert technicians at Ribble Tech, will check all aspects of your braking system to identify any issues and help you stay safe on the road. We only use quality parts from approved suppliers and come with our standard 2 year or 24,000 mile warranty, whichever is sooner.
do I need new brakes?
It can often be difficult to identify any problems with your brakes, however, there are a few indicative signs that there’s an issue within your braking system, including:
If you notice any of the warning signs above, then don’t worry, as you can find convenient brake servicing at Ribble Tech Clitheroe. Simply brook your car in and one of our friendly, experienced technicians will identify and fix the issue, so you can get back on the road safely.
Whether you’re embarking on a long journey, or you’re just concerned about the condition of your brakes, our free car brake check will check your entire braking system to ensure it’s in full working order to keep you and your family as safe as possible on the road. Our free 6-point brake check will give you peace of mind that your brakes are fully operational.
Our friendly ATA-trained technicians will check your braking system to identify any issues and advise on any recommended repairs or replacements. If a repair or replacement is needed, we will provide you with a no-obligation quote for the work and you can rest assured that we only use the highest quality replacement parts which are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles – whichever comes first. We also offer a brake fluid change at Ribble Tech, which also forms part of our major car service. Most car manufacturers recommend that you change your brake fluid every 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever arrives first. During a brake fluid change, one of our qualified technicians will drain the old fluid from your braking system and refill it with new brake fluid in line with your car manufacturer’s guidelines. They will then dispose of the old fluid in an environmentally friendly way.
Clutch Replacement
If you experience any of the following symptoms then the clutch in your vehicle may need replacing. If you do experience any of these symptoms, bring your vehicle to Ribble Tech Clitheroe, and one of our expert technicians will be able to perform a free clutch check to diagnose the cause of the problem.
Clutch Judder
Symptoms: Severe low frequency vibration
Causes: Loose or worn engine mountings, misalignment of engine to gearbox, uneven operation of clutch arm, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate, defective driven plate, scored or glazed flywheel, worn spigot bearing
Clutch Slip
Symptoms: Engine accelerating without giving a corresponding increase in vehicle speed, a burning smell, and vehicle will not drive up steep hills.
Causes: Incorrect clutch adjustments, partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, worn clutch facings, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate and/or broken springs, partially seized mechanism.
Clutch Drag
Symptoms: Difficulty in engaging first gear from neutral without making noise, a jolt when changing gear with the vehicle in motion, and vehicle moves when pedal is fully depressed.
Causes: Incorrect clutch adjustments or lack of fluid in the hydraulic operating system, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated facings, defective driven plate, buckled plate or seizure on spines, seized spigot bearing, worn spigot or dual mass flywheel defective.
Clutch Fierceness
Symptoms: A sudden move of the vehicle though the pedal is being gradually released.
Causes: Partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, uneven operation of the clutch arm, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated driven plate, misalignment of engine to gearbox, worn spigot bearing.
Based on our Google reviews
(Trusted Score 4.7 / 5.0)
Based on our Google reviews
Trusted Score 4.7 / 5.0