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A Complete Guide to Car Brake Systems

amomentwithfranca · 22 May 2020 · 21 Comments

A great way to keep your car in good condition for longer is to do regular safety checks. We always try to do this as we don’t want to have any problems while we are on a road trip or any car journey. One of the worst things that could happen is for you to get a fault with your car’s brake system while you and your family are in it. You definitely want to avoid an accident, so keeping an eye on your car brake system is very important.

How does it work?

Before we come to our topic of taking care of brakes in our cars, it will be worthwhile to acquire a rudimentary knowledge of the brake system in cars in general terms.

Generally, there are two types of brakes: drum and disk. Both exert pressure on the wheels to generate friction which causes the car to stop.

Regardless of the type of brakes, your car has two components of the brake system namely the brake discs and brake pads are the most important. If the brake disc and brake pads are worn out, the car may give squeaking sound or may start to vibrate. In some cars warning sign lights up on dashboard if the brake discs are worn out beyond acceptable limits. The limits of minimum thickness after wear are given in car manuals.

Brake Maintenance Tips

It is generally advisable to check the brake discs and brake pads after every 15000/20000 kms. In order to check the brake discs and brake pads you have to remove the wheels. As soon as it is done the brake discs and brake pads can be visually inspected. In some cars the wheel drum might need to be moved to have a good look at the brake components such as the brake cylinders and calipers.

If the brake discs are worn, they must be replaced immediately. If the brake discs are replaced then brake pads must also be replaced. For brake repair in Newbury, visit Headley Tyres. They offer both brake repair and replacement services.

In cases where brake pads require replacement, it may not be necessary to replace brake discs. After replacing brake discs and brake pads it may be necessary to drive the car for the first three days and apply the brakes gently so as to allow smooth adjustment of brake pads with brake discs. When the brakes are being inspected, it may be a good idea to have a look at the braking band for any scratches and the level of brake oil.

Some Warning Signs One Shouldn’t Avoid

Some of the indicators of the worsening condition of the brakes are vibration, unusual sounds from wheels, warning panel light, vibration during braking, indication of overheating and cracks or lines on the braking band. The drums, calipers, master cylinder, etc are not to be tampered with during routine inspection and maintenance of the brake system as they are normally repaired or replaced during major overhaul or after an accident.

Do you do brake maintenance?

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  1. Lyndsey cooksey says

    3 June 2020 at

    Great read. My husband does all those checks better to be safe than sorry!

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  2. Susie Wilkinson says

    3 June 2020 at

    I’m quite fortunate that my partner regularly services my car and checks everything including the brakes, it saves such a lot of money

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  3. Natalie Burgess says

    5 June 2020 at

    My partner is great with checking my car

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  4. ashleigh says

    6 June 2020 at

    Great read I am hopeless at checking my car!

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  5. Gemma Hendry says

    6 June 2020 at

    very interesting read, thanks for the info

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  6. Sally Collingwood says

    7 June 2020 at

    Very good advice, although our car tells us if something is wrong!

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  7. Rachel Butterworth says

    7 June 2020 at

    Very informative.

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  8. claire says

    10 June 2020 at

    some great tips here! thanks very much!! i really need to learn to maintain my car!

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  9. Susan B says

    24 June 2020 at

    Posts like this are very good reminders to do things that we might otherwise easily forget. I wasn’t aware of all the warning signs. Thank you.

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  10. Jeanette Leighton says

    24 June 2020 at

    Interesting article car safety is very important worth a read 🙂

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  11. Sian Buckingham says

    24 June 2020 at

    Some great information here! My partner always does all the car stuff luckily for me!

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  12. Amanda Brett says

    24 June 2020 at

    Some great advice here,I don’t actually drive,but I do know how important servicing your car is. x

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  13. Tracy B says

    24 June 2020 at

    Some good advice, better to be safe than sorry and you can never be too careful where brakes are concerned

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  14. Sally Collingwood says

    15 July 2020 at

    Very good advice!

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  15. Susie Wilkinson says

    15 July 2020 at

    I’m fortunate that my partner regularly services my car, and if I tell him about any issues he has a look for me straightaway.

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  16. Samantha O'D says

    16 July 2020 at

    yes very important to have regular checks

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  17. ashleigh says

    16 July 2020 at

    Informative read – i am hopeless with cars!

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  18. Annabel Greaves says

    16 July 2020 at

    Really useful article

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  19. Natalie Burgess says

    17 July 2020 at

    This is a fantastic article with great advice xx

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  20. Rebecca Walker says

    17 July 2020 at

    Great advice, thank you!

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  21. Gemma Hendry says

    19 July 2020 at

    Thank you for the info, this was a great read

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