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| Brakes … Don't let them let you down! |
Brake Failure Symptoms
Noises
If you hear strange noises when you depress the brake, your brake system requires immediate attention. Friction from the brake lining causes heat. Under extreme conditions this can damage the pads, lining, brake drums and rotors. A metallic grinding sound indicates your brake pads are worn through. Metal-to-metal contact will damage drums or rotors. |
The brake system is the most important safety system in your car that requires timely checks and maintenance.
If you push on the brake pedal and the car does not respond as you expect it to, consider it to be an alarm bell! It is definitely time to take your car to the mechanic.
There are no short cuts on brake work. You must invest the best service you can get.
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| CAUTION: If the pedal sinks into the floor board, do not drive the vehicle. |
Brake drag (pulling to one side)
Worn or uneven brake linings or a damaged brake line can cause your vehicle to pull to one side. When this happens take your vehicle immediately to the mechanic.
Preventive maintenance
The best prevention is regular maintenance.
Bring your car to a mechanic for a brake check if the brake master cylinder is always low on brake fluid. If you need to add brake fluid more than once every few months, there is probably a leak in the brake system.
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Make sure that you are not driving with your hand brake/parking brake on.
Brake Fluid: Checking brake fluid is easy and essential.
a. Open the hood and locate the brake master cylinder. It will almost always be close to the back of the engine compartment on the driver's side.
b. Before removing the cap of the brake fluid reservoir, clean dirt and grease away with a clean cloth or paper towel. Dirt is the number one enemy of a brake hydraulic system.
c. Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid level. You will see full- and low-level indicators on the side of the reservoir or inside the opening.
d. Add brake fluid up to the full line if needed. Use a funnel to avoid spills. If you add fluid to the brake system, it should come from a newly opened sealed container. Avoid using brake fluid from an old container, even if the cap is tightly screwed on. Even the best container is not completely airtight after the seal is broken, and brake fluid will absorb harmful moisture from the air.
e. Put the cap back on and close the hood. |
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