Understanding your brake system
Brake Pads and Shoes, Power Boosters, Anti-Lock Brake Systems, Emergency Brakes, Machine Work, Diagnosis
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To help prevent brake problems or failures, the following regular inspections and maintenance should be performed on your brake system.
- Check the fluid levels.
- Check the line for rust or punctures. You may be able to do this, but consult a qualified technician if necessary.
- Check the brake hoses for brittleness or cracking. This check should be done by a qualified technician.
- Check the brake linings and pads for wear, brake fluid or grease. This check should be done by a qualified technician.
- Check the wheel bearings and grease seals. This check should be done by a qualified technician.
- Adjust the parking brake as required. This adjustment should be done by 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).
Brake Services
- ABS Brake Systems
- Brake Drums
- Brake Pad Replacement
- Brake Rotors
- Diagnosis
- Emergency Brakes
- Hose Replacement
- Line Replacement
- Master Cylinders
- Power Boosters
- Wheel Cylinders
Brakes - Repair - Service - Kansas City
