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Your brakes are one of your vehicle’s biggest safety components. They allow you to halt the forward momentum without slamming into the vehicle in front of you. However, when your brakes are bad, a dangerous situation can be inevitable.
Typically brake problems are caused by worn brake pads or rotors. When you stop, your brakes create friction to help slow your vehicle while the rotor prevents it from overheating. Both components are essential when it comes to maintaining a car.
You could also be experiencing brake problems if there is low brake fluid. Brake fluid protects the internal metal components of your brakes from corrosion.
Contact us today to schedule your next brake inspection.
Brake Warning Signs
- Squealing Sounds
- Grinding When Braking
- Shaking Of The Steering Column
- Spongy Brake Pedal
Driving Habits Can Affect the Life of Your Breaks
Between inspecting your brakes and rotors, practicing efficient driving, and maintaining the braking system, you can make your brakes last as long as possible. Extending the life of your brakes is as simple as following these tips and tricks whenever you can.
- Get Your Breaks Inspected
It is crucial to have your mechanic check out the brake system of your car every year. They will evaluate the duration of your brake pads and rotors, flush the brake fluid, replace it with fresh fluid when necessary and remove any objects that could cause damage. It's also smart to check your brake fluid levels monthly to make sure you're safe on the road. Low levels can cause your brakes to work inefficiently.
- Slow Down
The faster you drive, the sooner you'll need to brake. Devoting a lot of energy to stopping can heat up your brakes, undoing their benefits. For example, this increased temperature can cause rotors to warp, decreasing their performance even more; or worse still, it may cause the car wheels to lock up for a split second.
- Drive Defensively
Defensive driving is the act of anticipating unsafe conditions and reacting accordingly. This can help you save your brakes by gradually slowing down in advance of potentially dangerous situations. Defensive driving helps avoid things like tailgating, which leads to a lot of quick braking.
- Drive with One Foot
Some people have the bad habit of driving with one foot on the gas pedal and another on the brake. This means that when you hit the brakes, you'll also be pressing down on the gas pedal at the same time. This will cause premature wear to both your brakes and rotors. If you think you need to stop, use the cover braking technique instead.
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The next time your vehicle needs brake repair, turn to the auto mechanics at Moscow Auto LLC. We are your local, family-owned, and operated business that offers quality work at a competitive price!