6 Signs Your Brakes Might Need Relining
August 5, 2025
Here are six key indicators that it might be time to take action and either replace or reline your vehicle’s brake shoes.
Extend the lifespan of your machinery and minimise downtime with Custom Brakes and Hydraulics Ltd.
Boasting over 40 years of industry expertise, we specialise in providing tailored solutions for relining all brake and clutch components for clients spanning across the UK, Ireland, and globally.
Our cost-effective and comprehensive range of services includes brake shoe relining, clutch relining, and reconditioning of all other friction products, covering all industries and sectors.
Located in the heart of Sheffield, our experienced team offers a full in-house brake, clutch, bonding and riveting, relining and machining service. We recognise the challenges and expenses associated with sourcing replacements for new and ageing machinery. As a result, we can fully refurbish your existing brake and clutch assemblies, extending the life of your valuable machinery while minimising costly downtime. If reconditioning isn’t practical or available, we can also supply new cost-effective OEM parts for your more modern day machinery.
As brake and clutch relining specialists, we cater to a diverse range of sectors, including:
Heavy Industry: Mobile & Crawler Cranes, Overhead Cranes & Elevators, Presses & Forging, Off-Highway Heavy Plant, Mining Equipment, Quarrying Equipment, Construction Equipment, Forestry & Agriculture, Paper & Packaging, Marine Industry, Wind Turbines (Renewable Energy)
Specialised Applications: Vintage & Classic Vehicles, Automotive & Commercial Vehicles, Industrial Engineering Friction, Rail, Aerospace
As industry specialists, our brake and clutch relining services spans all sectors and applications. We use asbestos-free linings and offer a cost-effective solution for all of your brake and clutch relining needs
We understand that valuable down time costs money as a result, we offer a 24 hour / 365 day all year round reline service for the overhead crane and elevator service industry.
When new brakes are too expensive or unavailable for your caravan or trailer, our brake relining service can help. We offer a full brake shoe and clutch relining.
We employ modern techniques and safe materials, prioritising asbestos-free linings to safeguard the well-being of our clients and their workforce. Opting for asbestos-free linings offers a host of advantages. Asbestos-free linings enhance safety by eradicating the potential exposure to asbestos fibres, a recognised carcinogen.
Modern asbestos-free materials have been developed to match or even exceed the performance of asbestos-containing linings. These materials offer excellent braking and clutch engagement characteristics, ensuring safety and efficiency without compromising performance.
The selection of asbestos-free linings underscores compliance with rigorous health and safety standards. By prioritising these linings, we ensure that our practices meet and exceed regulatory expectations, promoting a secure working environment.
Beyond standard brake and clutch relining, we can recondition your existing brake and clutch assemblies, returning them to their original condition.
Reconditioning brake and clutch assemblies present a cost-effective alternative to complete replacements. This approach involves refurbishing existing components, which is often more economical, particularly for specialised or high-quality parts. By opting for reconditioning, you can extend the lifespan of these assemblies significantly, allowing them to function effectively for a prolonged period without the immediate need for new purchases.
We can also design and manufacture bespoke friction products, from moulded or bonded disc pads to machined friction cones, all tailored to your unique and specific requirements.
Custom Brakes and Hydraulics Ltd have over 40 years’ experience, we are committed to service and quality to the highest standards ISO approved and have become the leading name for brake and clutch relining. We understand the importance of minimising downtime and cost. That’s why we offer same-day or next-day turnaround service for most applications, supported by a dedicated courier service for UK and Ireland customers and next-day airfreight for international clients.
Choose Custom Brakes and Hydraulics Ltd for superior quality, unmatched expertise, and cost-effective, safe solutions for all your brake and clutch relining needs. Please contact us today for a quote.
We are proud to be a UK based supplier of high quality automotive electro-mechanical parts, we deliver a fast and reliable service to the OEM and after market sectors for construction, agriculture and road going vehicle market.
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