Serving All Makes & Models Since 1947

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Brake Care

Proper maintenance and brake care is always important for your car. No matter what time of the year it is, regular inspections should be followed. This will help to make sure that your vehicle can operate efficiently when you drive. If there is an issue with the vehicle, having it inspected can help decrease the chance of it becoming worse in the long run. Remember to never ignore issues or regular maintenance. Ignoring the problem will only cause it to become worse with time. This will also result in a costly repair bill, as well as other parts starting to wear and fail.

Brake System

The brake system for your vehicle should be inspected on a regular basis. The brakes are made up of several parts that will work together in order to stop the vehicle. The brake pads, brake rotors, brake fluid, and other parts will need to be inspected each time the brakes are fully checked. When the brake pads start to wear out, then the brake rotors will wear down as well. You might notice this by any odd noises that occur. A squealing noise or sound that sounds like it is metal to metal can indicate an issue.

Brake Fluid

You will want to also make sure that there is enough brake fluid in your vehicle before you drive. If there is not any brake fluid, then the brakes will not respond when you apply the pedal. You may also have brake fluid that leaks from the vehicle as you drive or apply the brakes. The best thing that you can do is bring it in for us to look at it. Also make sure you are aware of how the vehicle handles, and if anything is out of the norm with it as you drive.