Braking Moments – Maintenance and some driving tips

The brakes are used to slow down or stop the car. This is one of the



most important parts of the car. Any brake failures can cause accident



which may lead to serious property damage. A proper maintenance of the



brakes is a must to avoid any accidents.




Everyday before using your car it is important to check your brakes



especially the level of the fluid. It is necessary to clean your brakes



weekly and check also the brake pads if they are still in good



condition. Try also checking those hoses and other linings of your



brakes for leaks. When driving always bring a bottle of brake fluid



just in case of emergency and try to check your gauge panel to see if



the brake warning light is lit. Always test your brakes when driving



once in a while.




The first thing to consider while driving especially at high speed is



your brakes; since brakes are mechanical it is prone to any failures



especially when it is not maintained. If everything is too complicated



especially brake repairs or adjustments try consulting your trusted



mechanic to fix those problems, these may prevent you from spending too



much for repairs.






If your brakes are malfunctioning like sudden loss of pressure on the



pedal while driving, try to pull over and don't hesitate to continue



driving, try to pull your parking brake slowly; this may help reduce



the speed of the vehicle. Use engine brake to slow you down. It may



damage the gears in the transmission but you're safe. Never turn off



your engine instead try to pump the pedal because it might build some



pressure. If you don't have any choice try to hit the bushes or



sacrifice your vehicle by letting the side of the vehicle hit the wall



to stop.







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July 14, 2006