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samedi 15 novembre 2014

Chicago Area Auto Repair Service Provides Helpful Brake Maintenance Tips

By Douglas Gibney


Your car's brakes should be in perfect condition if you want to stop whenever you need to. To keep the braking system in the best possible shape, you should maintain them properly. Here are some important tips on brake maintenance from your Lincoln Park auto repair professionals.

Whenever you check under the hood, take a look at the brake master cylinder fluid level. As brake pads or shoes wear, it creates more room in the system and occasionally a small amount of additional fluid may be needed. However, if the reservoir is considerably low, you have a problem.

You could be leaking brake fluid and not know it. If you are losing fluid make sure that the brake system is inspected by a trained automotive professional. He will road test your brakes, put in on the rack, and check out the entire system. If repairs are needed, a written estimate for the cost is provided.

Listen to your brakes and if you hear noises, there may be cause for concern. Many cars have brake wear sensors (squealers) that provide a hissing or squealing sound once the pads become worn beyond a certain point. It does not mean they are bad. It simply means that it's time to replace them as soon as you can.

Every now and then, check out the brake pedal movement in the car. Check to see how far from the floor the pedal will go when depressed. It should never touch the floor and there should be about two inches of space. If not, the brakes may be worn significantly, or you may have air in the hydraulic system.

If you suspect a brake problem, take the car to your Chicago area automotive shop. Their technicians have years of experience with brakes and can do the job quickly and provide a 100 percent guarantee on parts and labor. You can trust these people for all your car's needs, and they also provide valuable seasonal maintenance and inspections.




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