Warmer weather is just around the corner, but as you maneuver your way around enormous craters, you can’t help but cower at every pothole. It’s great that summer is just around the corner, but right now the infuriating squeal coming from the left-hand side and the quake of the steering wheel sustain your full attention. Performing regular brake maintenance will keep you from experiencing that sound and save the embarrassment when people stop to stare every time you apply the brake. Having your brakes working rightly is a must, for your own safety, as well as your loved ones.
Brake maintenance is a very essential aspect of your vehicle’s regular inspection. Various warning signs to remember are:
Grinding or squealing sound when brakes are applied.
Does your vehicle seem to pull to the right or left?
Does the steering wheel vibrate or the front end shake?
If the ABS indicator light on the dashboard is on there is a good chance that the wheel sensors have detected build-up of metal shavings from the brake system.
Most systems are made to shut down ABS when this occurs. Your vehicle will still stop during braking so don’t worry; only the ABS feature itself is inactive. Here are a few tips to help you with your brake maintenance:
Have a certified technician pull the wheels off and have a look once a year.
Part of your brake maintenance should include flushing and replacing brake fluid every two years. After a period of two years, fluid may turn acidic.
Check your owners manual and find out what brakes your vehicle needs, and how they should be adjusted. Most drum brakes are self-adjusting.
No matter what the condition, it is highly recommended to replace brakes every 25,000 – 30,000 miles.
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