Making sure that your vehicle’s braking system is well-maintained is essential to safe driving year-round, but especially during colder months. Here are five things to look for to help you stay safe on the roads.
Flush and Change Your Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is a key component of keeping your brakes working as it helps transfer pressure from the brake pedal through the brake lines to your vehicle’s rotors and brake pads. However, brake fluid also attracts moisture, which can lead to rust and corrosion to your brake system. Checking and replacing your brake fluid every 25,000 miles helps keep your brakes in good working order.
Examine Your Brake Pads and Rotors
Because your brake pads and rotors are the point of contact that helps your vehicle stop, they can wear easily and as a result they require regular maintenance. If you have to press harder on your brake pedal to stop, or notice a squeaking noise or the smell of burning odor, it’s a sign that it’s past time to replace your pads and rotors. Removing the tire gives you quick access to them to check them for wear and if you notice damage, replace them immediately.
Bleed Your Brake Lines
Excess air can get trapped and build up in your brake lines reducing their effectiveness. Bleeding your brake lines helps remove this excess air and can be easily done by adjusting the bleeder valve while pressing down on the brake pedal. Experts recommend bleeding your brake lines every two to three years.
Make Necessary Replacements and Upgrades
Replacing and upgrading your brake system with longer lasting, high-quality parts can help improve overall performance. Upgrading from non-metallic brake pads to semi-metallic ceramic pads can help provide greater stopping power and last much longer than non-metallic pads so you won’t have to replace them as often.
Take Care of Your Brakes
The easiest way to keep your brakes well maintained is by taking care of them. Avoiding heavy braking can help prevent deterioration and significantly increase the life of brake pads and other parts. Additionally, remembering to stick to a regular maintenance schedule for your brakes helps keep everything in working order while reducing the risk of brake failure and keeping you safe. STARFIRE’s quick-drying Tec-A-Brake brake and parts cleaner helps remove build up from brake parts without leaving messy residue so you can enjoy improved performance, while our DOT 3 and DOT 4 Brake fluid give optimum performance, longer service and prevent corrosion in brake systems. Both our DOT 3 and DOT 4 comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 516.116.
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