Give Your Self The Brakes You Deserve!

The brake system is an important safety feature in your vehicle. It is vital that you follow proper procedures for the care and preventive maintenance of your brakes to avoid very costly and potentially catastrophic brake system failure.

There are basically two kinds of brakes: drums and discs.

Typically, you'll find the disc systems in the front of the car and the less expensive drum systems in the rear. Additional components include master cylinders, wheel cylinders, calipers, pistons, shoes, seals and fluid lines.

The most exciting change in recent brake technology is the introduction of computer-controlled anti-lock braking systems (ABS), designed to improve stopping distances while maintaining steering control on varied road surfaces. In an ABS-equipped car, the system takes over during a panic stop with computerized sensors, pulsing the brakes on and off rapidly to prevent wheel lockup and skidding.

Anti-lock brake systems require different repair procedures from traditional systems, so make sure that the mechanics in the shop you choose are fully trained on the computer technology necessary to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair these sophisticated systems.

Regardless of which braking system your automobile has, we recommend a complete safety inspection at least once a year. If you notice any irregularities between yearly inspections, have them checked out immediately.