Saturday, July 6, 2013

Identifying Brakes and Brake Pads Quality

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Manufacturers are challenged with the goal of providing quality brakes for all distributing companies and assemblies. Brakes and brake pads are produced in a wide range of materials that come with advantages and disadvantages for your vehicle. To know how you can save your vehicle from being fooled by sweet talkers, keep in mind the things that make your brakes and brake pads work perfectly.

  • The brakes and brake pads only create that specific grip that is sufficient for the force provided by the rotor. The smoothness of your brakes will depend on how sensitive your brake pedal is. The force you exert in stepping on your brakes should be directly proportional to that of the braking force.
  • Sufficient heat recovery is a huge deal in keeping your brakes safe in cases where emergency brakes are needed. When the vehicle is moving fast, the brakes and brake pads should work immediately! Even if it is on the very last second that you stepped on the emergency brakes.
  • The brake rotor and brake pads have this certain effect on each other. Clients are given the option during brake replacement. Nonabrasive pads are highly recommended since they preserve rotor quality up to 4-6 pads replacements. This feature is a sure shot at helping you save up on repairs and replacements.
  • When you hear and feel something different with your brakes, that’s the only time you get to ask for help. The noise you hear can be caused by other factors such as improper installation of brake pads and rotor. This negligence of your mechanic can lead to noise and also dusting due to friction. There are special lubricants recommended for your brakes and should be followed by you and your mechanic.
  • Brakes are replaced more than twice a year to ensure your vehicle and family’s safety. The lifetime or wear and tear of your brakes should be highly considered since low quality brakes can cause damage to your rotor, which costs more than the regular replacements or repairs.

The brakes are just as essential as other parts of your vehicle. New brakes can be difficult to get used to as it takes around 500 kilometers drive as it warms up its service. Nothing’s too expensive or complicated when it comes to you and your loved ones safety. Visit your auto shop right now and have your brakes checked.


Atlantic Automative Inc.
824 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, Florida 33612
(813) 975-9916

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