Your brakes are more than just the pedal you hit with your foot when you need your car to stop. Brakes are, in fact, a complex system spanning from pedal to wheel to ensure your safety. This system requires regular checks and maintenance to stay in good condition. Wilson Tire & Auto can walk you through everything you need to know.
How Do Brakes Work?
Your brakes work on a system of hydraulics that are triggered by your brake pedal. When pressure is applied to the pedal, it pushes a piston down into the master cylinder. This fills the cylinder with brake fluid, multiplying the force the driver applied with their foot and applying it to the brake pads or brake discs, which in turn apply the force to the wheels to slow and stop the vehicle.
How to Care For Your Brakes
Brake Maintenance Service
The brake system is made up of many different parts, which means there are many different possibilities for wear and tear. The auto experts at Wilson Tire & Auto recommend having your brakes inspected every six months to check each part — including the emergency brake — for signs of leaks or damage before they become costly repairs. Additionally, your brake fluid should be changed every 2-3 years, or 30,000 miles.
Brake Repair
Brakes are not just for control on the road, but also a major security feature, so any damage or problems with the brake system should be repaired quickly. If you start to notice any signs of brake trouble, such as having to press harder than usual on the pedal, drifting while you brake, or grinding or squeaking sounds, take your car to an auto technician sooner rather than later.
Brake Pad Replacement
Brake pads, or less commonly brake discs, are the most important part of the brake system, as they are the parts that actually slow down and stop the wheels from turning. Because of the extensive friction they encounter, they wear down faster than many other parts, and need replacement. Grinding or other loud sounds while you brake is a common sign that you need new brake pads. Wilson Tire & Auto will happily take care of that replacement for you.
Nashville, TN Tire Care
The condition of your brakes is important. It determines not only your comfort on the road, but more importantly your safety. It is worth the time to find an auto shop you can trust, with ASE-certified technicians and a warranty to prove their confidence in their own work. Wilson Tire & Auto has been supporting Nashville drivers for eight years now and we look forward to keeping you safe on the roads. Call now or book an appointment to take care of your brakes today.
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