Your brakes turn speed into heat. When you press the pedal, the calipers squeeze the brake pads against the discs (or the shoes against the drums at the rear of many bakkies) and the friction slows the vehicle down. On Northern Cape roads, with long gravel stretches, heavy loads, towing and dust, pads and discs wear faster than most service books suggest, so it pays to check them often.
Signs your brakes need attention
- A high-pitched squeal or grinding metal sound when braking
- The pedal feels soft, spongy or goes down further than usual
- The steering wheel or pedal shudders when you brake from speed
- The vehicle pulls to one side under braking
- Visible grooves or a lip on the edge of the brake disc
- The brake warning light comes on
What we stock
We stock brake pads, brake discs, drums, brake shoes, brake fluid, hoses, caliper kits and wear sensors for popular passenger cars, bakkies, 4x4s and light commercial vehicles. Bring your vehicle details or the old part and our counter staff will match it, including heavy-duty options for bakkies that tow or work on farms.
Brands in this category: Bosch, Hella, Ferodo. Stock varies by branch, so contact us to confirm availability.
Available in Upington and Kathu
You can buy brake pads & discs at all three Walker's Midas branches: Walker's Midas Upington, Walker's Midas II (Brug) and Walker's Midas Kathu. If the exact part isn't on the shelf, we can usually order it in. Send us your vehicle make, model and year, or WhatsApp a photo of the old part, and our counter staff will find the right fit. We also supply workshops, farmers, mines and fleets across the Northern Cape, and offer trade accounts.
Typical vehicles we supply brake pads & discs for
- Toyota Hilux
- Ford Ranger
- Isuzu D-Max
- Nissan NP200
- VW Polo
- Toyota Corolla / Quest
- Suzuki Swift
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Trucks
- Tractors