Category: Brakes

For those readers who may be unfamiliar with brake fluid servicing, the following are some frequently asked questions:

• How does brake fluid work?
• What is brake fluid made of?
• Why should I get my brake fluid serviced?
• Does my brake fluid need to be changed if my brakes are working fine?
• How do I know if my brake fluid is bad?
• When should I get my brake fluid replaced?
• How often should my brake fluid be serviced?
• What does brake fluid service include?
• What should I look for when I get my brake fluid serviced?
• What should I do if my brakes squeal or my brake pedal is low or spongy?
• Is brake fluid flammable?

 

 

How does brake fluid work?

 

Brake fluid works [...]

Don’t know how to tell when to replace your brake pads? Here are 4 signs that you need to replace your brakes.

Brakes are one of the most important parts of your car. For the safety of yourself and your passengers, it’s important to ensure that your brakes are always working correctly. One of the ways you can do that is to be on the lookout for signs of trouble.

While the brake light is the most straightforward way to be alerted to the need for brake maintenance, there are some other signs you should be on the lookout for.

1. You Are Hearing Strange Noises

If you start to hear grinding, squealing or squeaking noises when you apply the brake [...]