I think brakes are one of the most critical parts in the car after the tries. Tires gets you to places you want to go and brakes stops you from going there! (If you do not want to go there)

As brakes play an important role in your and your cars’ safety, keeping them in good shape, checking them and replacing them on a regular basis is extremely critical.

Let us see what you can do to have a safe drive in your car:

You can prevent serious problems or failure by regular inspections and maintenance:

-Check the fluid levels – You can do this!

-Check the brake hoses for brittleness or cracking. -Requires a qualified technician.

-Check the brake linings and pads for wear, brake fluid or grease. Requires a qualified technician. Rubber coated lines should be soft and supple, not cracked and rigid. If you see cracks in flexible brake lines they will need to be replaced. Also be sure to inspect the hard, metal lines. These can become corroded, especially in snowy regions where chemicals are used on the roads.

-Check the wheel bearings and grease seals. Requires a qualified technician.

-Adjust the parking brake as required. Requires a qualified technician.

Some signals that may indicate a problem with your brake system are:

-Squeals– caused by excessive heating of brake pads or linings.

-Rubbing — caused by the metal brake rotor rubbing against the metal component of the brake pad. This sound means that the brake pad is completely worn away.

-A soft brake pedal indicating that there may be a brake fluid leak or air in the lines.

-Brake pull indicating worn linings, stuck pistons in the calipers or wheel cylinders, or saturated linings (caused by grease or brake fluid).

So next time you hear or feel something wrong with your car, it may be time to take your car to the nearest auto repair shop for brake check and replacement. Do not procrastinate! Take it as soon as possible.