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When it comes to keeping your car on the road, one of the most important components is its braking system. After all, you can’t safely drive a car if its brakes aren’t functioning properly. Because of this, it’s imperative that you create a braking system maintenance plan and make sure to stick to it. Here are a few tips you can follow when creating a custom braking system maintenance plan for your vehicle.
Know what to look for
First, you need to be aware of the signs to look for that directly relate to your braking system. These signs might include:
- Dashboard braking system symbol is on or flashing
- Brake pedal must be almost fully pressed to the floor before it the brakes start to engage
- Vehicle wants to pull left or right when using the brakes
- Any type of noise — screeching, grinding, clicking, etc. — means your brakes need maintenance
- You feel a vibration or pulse when using the brakes
They will eventually need to be replaced
No matter how well you take care of your braking system, your maintenance plan should account for brake replacements. Depending on the wear and tear that you put on the car, you may have to replace your brakes once every 70,000 miles. Do keep in mind, however, that if you are hard on your brakes, they will need replaced sooner.
Keep an eye on your brake fluid
Making sure the brake fluid is properly topped off is essential to the life of your brakes. Any time that the brake fluid is dark in color, it needs to be flushed out and replaced.
For more tips on taking care of your braking system, contact Mid Atlantic Insurance Financial today.