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| The Importance of Preventive Maintenance |
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Ensures shorter braking distances when you need it |
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Ensures better vehicle control in emergency braking
situations |
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Increases performance in frequent braking
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Eliminates brake noises |
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Provides better safety margin |
One of your car's most important safety features is
your braking system.
To bring you to a safe stop, your car uses a highly complex braking system consisting of friction pads or shoes, rotors and drums, calipers or wheel cylinders, cylinder, brake booster, springs, hoses, hydraulic brake fluid and brake lines. Your vehicle could also be equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Add a computer and a few sensors to the list...
All these components are interdependent and insure the safety of your vehicle. This is why it is extremely important to inspect and maintain them as recommended.
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| Warning Signs of a Defective Part |
With such an intricate assembly of components, failure of even a single component could result in diminished braking performance. Here are a few warning signs of brake trouble:
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Your brake warning light comes on |
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Your brakes grind with a continuous loud metallic noise |
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Your car pulls to one side under braking |
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Your vehicle does not brake smoothly |
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You have to pump the brakes |
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Your brake pedal has too little resistance or is very hard to depress |
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Your braking distances have increased |
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Vibration is felt under braking |
Your vehicle’s braking system is the most critical safety device on your vehicle; don’t take any chances and be prepared for emergency situations.
Avoid costly repairs by having your brake system (including ABS) inspected regularly. Make sure you stop in time! |
| Parts to be inspected or replaced |
| Brake Pads / Shoes |
Inspected every 25,000 km* |
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| Brake Discs / Drums |
Inspected every 25,000 km* |
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| Brake Hoses |
Inspected every 25,000 km* |
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| Hydraulic Brake Fluid |
Inspected every 50,000 km* |
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| Wheel Bearings |
Inspected and greased every 25,000 km* |
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Suggested Preventive Maintenance*
Braking system: Inspected every 25,000 km or sooner, depending on your driving habits.
Hydraulic Brake Fluid: Most car manufacturers recommend that your system's hydraulic fluid be completely flushed and replaced with new heat and water resistant fluid every 50,000 km or after any major maintenance.
Alignment: A four-wheel alignment should be performed every year or when a steering component is replaced or new tires are installed.
 
* Average only. Please consult your automotive technician or see your Owner's Manual to find out about the maintenance schedule specific to your vehicle.
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