Suspension & Steering Services

Money can’t buy experience and we have it in spades. For almost four decades we have been providing car, van, ute and truck suspension & steering services for Miranda, Caringbah, Taren Point, the Sutherland Shire, St George and surrounds.

Apart from oil changes and regular maintenance, a vital part of the lifetime of a vehicle lies within the health of the front and rear suspension. It is easy to oversee these components of the vehicle, however it is often seriously harmful and can become expensive to repair. Once the wheel is turned, the front suspension pivots on the suspension strut bearing at the highest of the suspension and on the ball joint at all-time low of the suspension. The foremost common sort of strut could be a larger damper that contains an integral coil spring as a part of its assembly. Since front wheel drive vehicles have many components in a small space, the strut was designed to assist with space limitation and scale back the general weight of the components. The strut eliminates the requirement for a higher management arm by acting because the association between the steering knuckle and therefore the upper body of the car.

The front suspension strut is the damper in many vehicles today. They move to compensate as a vehicle is driven over rough or uneven road surfaces. A vehicle with strut-style suspension includes a suspension strut assembly at every wheel, that must get replaced if the strut leaks oil or now not includes a wetting effect. The rear suspension additionally works to soak up shock at the rear of the vehicle.

Some struts contain electronic elements that mechanically modify the suspension dampening as needed. Others incorporate associate sac to form air struts, which are used for a lot of increased rides with additional load carrying capabilities. These struts generally have an external restraint bladder that replaces the coil spring. once commutation the suspension strut bearing, the wheel is removed. The front suspension assembly is far from the vehicle and disassembled. Then the suspension must be reassembled and installed. The vehicle’ stability depends on each suspension struts replacements’ at identical time to forestall inconsistencies with suspension and guarantee efficiency.

Struts are simple, compact, and simply maintained with regular routine maintenance. while not maintaining the suspension of a vehicle, a visit to the motorcar mechanic is going to be unavoidable. The vehicle won’t be able to absorb shock and can build your ride jarring and uncomfortable and will result in a significant accident. Taking care of the car ensures that you are taken care of as well.

If you reside within the Miranda, Caringbah, and Taren Point, visit Paul Flood Automotive for a lot of data on your front and rear suspension needs.

Mechanical Repairs

For over 38 years Paul Flood Automotive has been servicing the cars of the Sutherland Shire. With state of the art equipment and our legendary customer service, you can trust us with your pride and joy.

Mobile Repair

Whether it’s roadside assistance or on-site servicing, our fleet of specialised automotive servicing vehicles will get your car, truck, van or ute on the road in no time.

Brakes & Tyres

There’s a lot riding on your tyres and brakes – bring your vehicle in for regular inspections so you can sleep soundly in the knowledge your car will go exactly where you want it to, when you need it to.