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Every car or truck, regardless of make
or model, will require a brake reline at different times and
mileage.
The amount of wear on the front or back brake pads is based on a
number of factors:
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Amount of
city driving versus highway driving.
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Driver braking
habits.
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Proper
adjustment of the brakes.
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Condition of
the front and rear brake
hardware.
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Quality of brake parts used.
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The
environment.
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:
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At
the first sign of a decline in braking performance
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When
the warning light illuminates on your dash
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If
your brakes start to make noises you haven't heard before
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The
brake fluid level requires frequent "topping off"
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An
undesirable growling sensation is felt when braking
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The
vehicle seems to surge, pulsate or pull when braking
At
Bay Auto Care
We do recommend…
Having a brake
inspection and service
performed regularly.
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