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What Are Anti-lock Brakes?

Kwik Fit | Thursday 1st May 2025 11:20am

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Anti-lock brakes are a standard safety feature on any car, working as an additional precaution. Kwik Fit offer insight into what they are and how they work.

10 things that can affect your stopping distance

Kwik Fit | Sunday 6th April 2025 12:02pm

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From tread depth to tiredness, read on to learn about 10 factors that can impact your braking distance. Stay safe on the roads with Kwik Fit.

What affects your stopping distance?

Kwik Fit | Thursday 6th March 2025 11:21am

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Understanding your vehicles stopping distance is key for road safety and reducing the risk of accidents. Learn what affects stopping distance here.

What is Wet Braking & What Impacts it?

Kwik Fit | Monday 23rd December 2024 9:00am

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What is wet braking? Learn what impacts your braking performance and how proper tyre care and maintenance can keep you safe on wet roads with Kwik Fit.

How to Bed in New Brake Pads & Why it Matters

Jack Dreyer | Friday 19th January 2024 9:00am

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Worn brake pads can be a serious safety hazard. Explore why it is so important to bed in brake pads, and the effect on overall safety and performance in our blog.




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