Sure Stop Automotive Centre

Sure Stop Automotive Centre Sure Stop Automotive Centre is a family run business. We do general automotive servicing and repairs, for petrol, diesel and 4WD vehicles.

It's time to replace some brake pads and rotors!For those who don't know - in order for your vehicle to slow down and st...
31/03/2026

It's time to replace some brake pads and rotors!

For those who don't know - in order for your vehicle to slow down and stop, you push on the brake pedal. This pressure sends hydraulic fluid through the brake lines to the caliper (see photo one), which in turn applies pressure onto the brake pads, gripping and slowing down the brake rotors.

Photo 1: Here's a photo of the worn brake pads inside the caliper. There are two brake pads per wheel - inner and outer. This grips the rotor on both sides, creating enough pressure to efficiently stop your vehicle. It's a bit tricky to see here because it's so dirty, but there is only a small amount of friction material left on these brake pads.

Photo 2: Here's one of the worn disc rotors. Depending on how worn rotors are, sometimes they can be machined smooth again to ensure no squealing happens when you apply your brakes. Unfortunately these rotors were too worn, and needed complete replacement.

Photo 3: You can see just how worn the rotor is.

Photo 4: The new brake pads and rotors are fitted!

Photo 5: A close up of the new brake pads. Plenty of friction material, and now you can really notice the difference between the worn pads in photo 1 and these new pads.

Brake fluid - did you know??Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is responsible for applying pressure to your brake pad...
01/03/2026

Brake fluid - did you know??

Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is responsible for applying pressure to your brake pads or brake shoes. When you press on the brake pedal to slow down or stop, that pressure is transferred through the fluid to the pads or shoes.

As like many other fluids within your car, over time your brake fluid deteriorates. It's a hygroscopic fluid, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere around it. This could eventually result in reduced braking efficiency - we don't want that!

Your vehicle manufacturer will outline the correct time / kilometre intervals for when brake fluid should be replaced in their service schedule. At these intervals, your mechanic will flush the brake fluid through the brake lines so that there is new fluid through the entire braking system. It's a pretty simple job, but definitely an important one!

Education post - oil sludge!Every now and then a vehicle comes in with oil that has turned into sludge. This happens whe...
24/02/2026

Education post - oil sludge!

Every now and then a vehicle comes in with oil that has turned into sludge. This happens when the oil has not been changed in a long time. In this case, the last service was done about 35,000km ago.

Engine oil that is sludgy is incredibly bad for your engine. Over time it builds up like cholesterol in our arteries. What happens to our bodies when that happens? Serious health events like heart attacks for example. Unfortunately, sludgy oil is the start of the decline of your engine, because even if you get back to regular servicing and do your best to clean the sludge out of your engine, the damage has been done.

Manufacturers generally recommend servicing every 10,000km / 6 months, or every 15,000km / 12 months. There are some variations to this, but these are the most common service intervals.

Fresh, new oil will look clear and golden and flow easily. It does get dark / dirty looking over time, but it should never get thick and gluggy. There are many fast-moving parts in your engine that NEED that viscosity to be there.

Education is what could have prevented this - stick to your manufacturer's recommendations for servicing your vehicle, even if it seems to be running well. It will save you and your vehicle in the long run!

Due to the weather that is due to hit the Gold Coast later this week, we have decided to close the workshop on Thursday ...
04/03/2025

Due to the weather that is due to hit the Gold Coast later this week, we have decided to close the workshop on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th of March.

Our customers' safety is of utmost importance to us. We will be in touch to reschedule those who were booked in on these days.

🚗 It's time for some fun facts about tyre tread 🚗 When you’re driving on a wet road, the tyre pushes through puddles. Th...
16/10/2024

🚗 It's time for some fun facts about tyre tread 🚗

When you’re driving on a wet road, the tyre pushes through puddles. The grooves and channels on your tyre help to direct the water away from the tyre, enhancing their grip on the wet road. If your tyre is worn and the tread is low, the grooves and channels can’t work as efficiently to get the water out of the way, making it easier for the vehicle to slide.

Every time you bring your car in for a service, we check the condition and pressure of your tyres. This is just another reason why regular servicing is important - if your tyres aren’t safe, neither are you!

Storm season is upon us. Book in today so we can check your tyres and make sure you’re safe on the road 😀

Ph: 0755273766

We are having problems with our phone! Telstra is on the problem and it will be hopefully resolved by the end of today.I...
22/07/2024

We are having problems with our phone! Telstra is on the problem and it will be hopefully resolved by the end of today.

If you need to contact us, please email at
[email protected]

Happy Sunday!Our move is almost complete, and from tomorrow, July 8th, we will be operating from our new workshop at Uni...
07/07/2024

Happy Sunday!

Our move is almost complete, and from tomorrow, July 8th, we will be operating from our new workshop at Unit 5, 50 Lawrence Drive, Nerang (just across the driveway from our previous workshop).

Due to the NSW lockdown, we will be closed this week. Hopefully we will be back to normal next week, but if you need to ...
16/08/2021

Due to the NSW lockdown, we will be closed this week. Hopefully we will be back to normal next week, but if you need to contact us in the meantime please email us at:

[email protected]

An important message from Penny the PR Pup!Please remember to practice social distancing when coming into the workshop! ...
23/07/2020

An important message from Penny the PR Pup!

Please remember to practice social distancing when coming into the workshop! We care about the health of others and it's important for us to keep adhering to the government's health guidelines to minimising the spread of COVID-19 (and other germs). Wash your hands, don't cough or sneeze towards people and respect people's space 😊

If you are sick or feeling under the weather, please reschedule your booking for another day when you are feeling better 👍

Until we are advised by local / national authorities, we are open!Of course, we ask that you be sensible and reschedule ...
23/03/2020

Until we are advised by local / national authorities, we are open!

Of course, we ask that you be sensible and reschedule any appointments if you are feeling unwell. While it’s important to look after your vehicle and make sure it is safe, social distancing is important and needs to be adhered to.

Please also scroll to the second photo to see how you can help us / mechanics in general during this time. We are doing our part by sanitising our office space, washing our hands regularly and wearing gloves while working on your vehicle. Please do your part to help us mechanics and small business owners stay well 😊

** note / disclaimer: please always do a small patch test when using wipes or cleaning products in your car, some surfaces are sensitive and we’d hate for your car to be damaged by using an unsuitable product. If regular antibacterial wipes are unsuitable for the interior of your car, please see businesses such as who can provide cleaning products that have inbuilt antibacterial agents 👍🏻

Stay safe and well everyone!

What’s wrong with this picture?The driver of this vehicle replaced their front brake pads and immediately after heard a ...
27/02/2020

What’s wrong with this picture?

The driver of this vehicle replaced their front brake pads and immediately after heard a very concerning noise. Can you figure out why? (Spoiler alert! Stop reading now if you’d like to try and guess!)

Unfortunately the problem with these new brake pads is that one is put in backwards - the metal backing plate is against the rotor instead of the softer friction material. This is a very dangerous situation to be in, and unfortunately a very expensive one too. Because it was put in backwards, the new brake pad is now worn in all the wrong ways, and the brake rotor is in need of replacement too.

While we never want to discourage people from learning about their vehicle and carrying out small maintenance jobs within their capabilities, sometimes it is safer to just take it to your mechanic!

Please remember that “Just because you can, it doesn’t mean you should.” It could save you and others from a nasty accident, or save you from paying for repairs upon repairs.

Address

5/50 Lawrence Drive
Nerang, QLD
4211

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+61755273766

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