Simple Ways to Keep Your Brakes in Great Shape

By taking some simple precautions, you can help to keep your brakes working strongly for a long time to come. However, if you do notice any symptoms of brake failure, you'll want to have the mechanic take a look as soon as possible. At CNC Automotive & Diesel Repair, our local mechanics are experts at conducting brake repair and maintenance in the greater Troy, MO area.

Quick Tips for Healthy Brakes

One way to reduce wear and tear on your brakes is to make sure you aren't resting your foot on the brake pedal when the brakes don't need to be engaged. Doing this can cause the brakes to become slightly engaged, which can in turn cause unnecessary brake degradation. When it does come time to slow down your vehicle, it's best if you begin decelerating by just letting off your brake pedal. Then when you need to slow down at a faster rate, you'll want to brake as gently as you safely can, which will help to minimize wear and tear.

By simply following the speed limit, you can also reduce wear and tear on your brakes. This is because when you speed you have less reaction time, making it more likely that you'll hit your brakes hard, which causes brake parts to wear down faster.

You'll also want to keep up with braking system maintenance. Commonly, brake pads need to be replaced by 30,000 miles, though how soon you'll need new pads will also depend on how aggressively/gently you use your brakes during your daily driving routine. Brake fluid should be exchanged every four or five years. For optimal brake function, it's important that you're driving with the proper level of clean brake fluid.

Brake Service in Troy, MO

When you need auto maintenance in Troy, MO, give CNC Automotive & Diesel Repair a call at 636-528-4808 to schedule an appointment. Our experienced mechanics can expertly complete any of your vehicle's repair or maintenance needs before you hit the road!

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