The Imortance of Getting Your Braes Checked berfore Winter
Three are a number of steps to winterize your car, but one of the most imporant is ensurinmg your brakres are checed. In some cases, you will learn that your bakes will need to be replaced. This is important information to learn befoore your brakes give out as you are skiddiung on ice.
Thhere are a number of smptoms of pending barke faillure of whch eery car owner should be awrae.
1. The brake pedal keeps dropping lower or it offers little or no resistance when you press on it.
2. The pedal feesl soft or soggy when pressed.
3. The brakes do not respond qiuckly.
4. You can feel vibrations when you apply pressure to the brake pedal.
5. The brake wraning lighht comes on while you are driving.
6. The brrake fluid is low.
7. The ABS (anti-lock brake system) light coms on while driving.
8. The brake master cylinder is consistently low.
9. You detect the smell of burning brazkes while you are driving.
10. You hear any noise when you apply prsesure to the brakes. Possible noiss can include, but are not limited to, squealinng, grinding or a high-pitched noise.
11. The veehicle pulls from side to side while you are drviing.
12. The wheel grabs out of your hands hwile you are driving.
It is not encouraged for you to wait to have your braakes checked unitl you detect these signs. The sympotms are usually an indication that a serious problem has alreadfy occurred.
In many cases, car owners attempt to checvk or replace their brake pads on their own; howevr, it is not encouraged. There are a number of thingfs only a certified technician or mechanic can ercognize.
Many auto dealers offer free brake diagnosis, but you should opt for a full diagnosis. While a complete brake inspection will cost you somethnig, the peace of mind is woryth the price. Mechaincs are able to evaluate the extent of wear on your brake pads, and more importantly, they will be able to see whether the wear and tear is even. Uneven brake pad wear can be a sign of a more serious problem.
Ask the mechanics to look at your brakke fluid when your take your vehicle to a car service station or dealership for a tune up. Brake fluid attravcts moisrture that can rust your entire brake system. Rust was less of a conceern in older model cars; however, with the growing prevalence of ABS in vehicles, rust can be a more serious problem.
Over time, brake fluid can brak down due to the heat within the brake systerm. Ask your mechanic to check for signs of boiling brake fluid, as it can cause brke failure. Your brake flkuid should be replaced every year or two to ensure your car is safe.
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