24/7 Emergency Brake Repair

When to call for emergency brake repair

There are four signs that mean you should not keep driving: the pedal sinks or reaches the floor, the red brake warning comes on while driving, a strong burning smell appears after braking, or you hear a loud metallic noise when you press the pedal.

Also urgent: brake fluid on the ground next to a wheel, a car that pulls hard to one side when braking, or a wheel that smokes or is much hotter than the others.

What to do while help arrives

Pull off the carriageway if you can, switch on the hazard lights and activate the V-16 beacon (mandatory in Spain). Put on the reflective vest before getting out and wait in a protected place away from traffic. Do not try to drive home or to a garage "slowly" with a pedal that has lost pressure.

If you are in a car park or a residential street, stay near the car if it is safe and keep your phone at hand so the technician can reach you. Have the make, model and registration ready: it helps us bring the right parts.

Brake faults we fix on the spot

Burst or leaking hoses. We replace the hose and bleed the system to restore pedal pressure.

Seized calipers. We free calipers that leave a wheel braked and overheating.

Worn-out pads. If the metal backing is already touching the disc, we replace pads and, if needed, the discs on that axle.

When a fault cannot be repaired safely at the roadside, such as an internal brake servo failure, we tell you clearly and advise on the safest way to solve it.

How our emergency brake repair service works

When you call, a technician asks what you notice, where you are and what car you drive. With that, they decide which parts to load and whether the fault can be fixed on the spot. Before setting off we give you the total price, including the emergency surcharge.

On arrival the mechanic finds the fault and explains what they have found. The most common faults, such as a burst hose or a seized caliper, are fixed with the car where it is. When the emergency brake repair is finished, the system is bled if it was opened and the brakes are tested before you drive again.

Preventing a brake emergency

Many emergencies give plenty of warning: a pad warning light that has been on for weeks, a squeal nobody dealt with, or a fluid level that drops slowly. A yearly brake check and one before long trips avoid most of these situations.

If the fluid reservoir level drops, look for marks under the car when you park. A small leak today is a sinking pedal tomorrow, and it is far cheaper to fix at a booked appointment than as an emergency brake repair on the hard shoulder.

How much does an emergency brake repair cost?

There is a surcharge for emergency call-outs and for night or holiday hours. The amount depends on the fault and the car, and we always give you the total price by phone before leaving, so you can decide with full information.

Emergency brake repair across Spain

We attend brake emergencies at any time in cities, on motorways, in industrial estates and car parks all over Spain. This is the English version of our frenos de emergencia 24 h page. If the fault can wait for an appointment, a booked mobile brake repair is usually cheaper, and afterwards a brake inspection checks the rest of the system.