The choice as to whether you make your
brakes last longer or you wear them out quickly is completely up to you.
But since safety is your primary consideration as a driver, you surely
would want to choose the first option.
Listed below are three sure ways to lengthen the lives of your brakes.
1) Avoid stepping on the brakes at high speeds (except when it’s an emergency, of course).
Stops
from high speeds are the mortal enemies of brakes as they are
considered to be the number one cause of brake wear. Brakes sacrifice
their lives by turning energy into heat. A little less speed means a lot
less brake material that will be transformed into heat. So the next
time you are on the road, try slowing down a bit before stepping on the
brake pedal.
2) Lose unnecessary weight.
The
second tip to lengthen the lives of your brakes is to stop carrying
unnecessary things in your car. Not only do these things consume space
and make your car cramped, they also put on additional weight. This
added weight can spell a huge difference not only in brake performance,
but also on tire wear and gas consumption.
3) Flush brake fluid regularly.
Like
other fluids in your vehicle, your brake fluid needs to be regularly
changed. In auto repair terms, this is referred to as bleeding and
flushing. Why do you need to flush? Imagine this: brake fluid easily
attracts water. Water becomes moisture. In an emergency stop or after
repeated brake applications, this moisture boils and severely reduces
braking effectiveness. Moisture also promotes internal corrosion, which
ruins critical rubber seals. If you do not flush your brake fluid on the
designated schedule, your vehicle will be rotting from the inside
before you know it.
Some
vehicle manufacturers recommend renewing brake fluid every couple of
years. This auto repair service is necessarily done on older vehicle
models as well as those that are bought second hand. Flushing the brake
fluid regularly makes the brakes and other internal components of your
vehicle last longer and work better.
These
are three ways of making your brakes last longer; three ways which you
can easily do as a responsible car owner. For more questions about
brakes, brake maintenance, and brake repair, consult with your mechanic
today.
Atlantic Automotive Inc.
824 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, FL 33612
972-5056
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