All
cars must have a brake
inspection and service
performed regularly.
Many
drivers feel that if their vehicle is not driven that often, or if it
has low mileage, things should not wear or need regular maintenance as
much as cars or trucks driven more frequently.
Although
someone may not put many kilometres on a car, it still requires
regular service on the entire braking system, such as cleaning and
lubricating the brake hardware and adjusting the brakes.
This
will eliminate premature pad/shoe wear and ensure less frequent brake
replacement, which will save you money in the long run.
Those
unhappy with original vehicle replacement parts may want to try an
aftermarket set of front pads. The material used in such a pad may
last longer.
But
stick to a name brand and remember that you generally get what you pay
for when it comes to aftermarket components.
Some
things to watch when you need "Brake Service" are:
