Everyone has heard horror stories about vehicles needing brake repair. Nobody wants to have an unnecessary repair bill, but many people don’t know that there’s anything they can do to prevent brakes from needing repair in the first place. Do you know how to brake smart? Read on to find out!!
- Easy Does It
Do you ever “ride” your brakes? This habit is hard on more than just your tires and your passengers’ nerves. Brakes produce quite a lot of heat in the process of stopping your car, and continually applying braking pressure without ever easing off and allowing the brakes to cool down can cause premature wearing of every part of the braking system. Instead of keeping your brakes on all the time, try slowing down with a steady pressure, then releasing the brakes to give them time to lose heat.
- Keep It Clean
When you wash your car, don’t forget to clean the wheels and brakes. Take the time to rinse, wash, and rinse again. Clean wheels and brakes are more effective, and the absence of grit and dirt on the brakes keeps them from generating unnecessary friction and heat.
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