Do You Need To Change Your Brake Fluid When You Replace Your Brakes?
Do you need to change your brake fluid when you replace your brakes? If so, what type of brake fluid should be used? The most common types of brake fluids are DOT 4 and DOT 5. DOT stands for “Department of Transportation,” referring to the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards that specify brake […]
Continue readingNoisy Brakes After New Pads: How To Fix It
After you have replaced your car’s brake pad, you may sometimes hear your brake making a noise. This can happen for many reasons. When you change your brake pads, the old one needs time to break down and be flushed out of the system before lubricating oil enters again. If this doesn’t happen during that […]
Continue readingWhat Is The Role Of Brake Shoes In A Car?
Brake shoes are a crucial component of certain braking systems. Unlike brake pads, they are not made up of a thick and durable rubber material but rather two steel plates connected by metal webbing inside a protective covering. Because they are usually mounted on the inboard side of the rotor, they can often require more […]
Continue readingHow To Troubleshoot ABS System In A Car? Effective Ways
An anti-lock brake system (ABS) is integral to your car’s safety. Without it, your car will have difficulty regaining and maintaining traction on slippery surfaces like wet roads or icy patches. To ensure your brakes work correctly each time you use them, it’s important to know how to repair an ABS brake system if it […]
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