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The brakes of your car are extremely important for obvious reasons. Therefore, keeping them functional always will be on top of your priority list. Your vehicle's brake system is made of multiple components and these components won't last forever. Parts of the brake system will become worn with time depending on how or where you drive. However, there is a way you can make your brakes last a little longer and save yourself some money by minimising the number of brake repairs you do within a given period. Here is a guide to help you with this.
Keep The Brakes Clean
Cleaning the brakes, including the wheels on which the brake disc, brake rotors, and brake pads are attached will keep your car's braking system functioning effectively. Build-up of dirt and debris in these parts may sometimes result in squeaking noises when you apply the brakes. Keeping them clean also helps maintain favourable temperatures.
Check Your Brake Fluid Regularly
Your brake system operates hydraulically, which means the brake fluid is crucial. Inspect your car's brake fluid regularly for cleanliness. If it's getting darker, you may want to have it flushed so that you replace with new fluid. This is important because generally, brake fluids will attract some level of moisture, which can boil upon repeated braking and this will affect the effectiveness of your braking system.
When inspecting your brake fluid for cleanliness, remember to check its level too. The fluid is usually not used up. However, if you are low on brake fluid, chances are you are dealing with a leak in your brake hoses or lines.
Don't Use Lifetime Brake Pads
This may sound counterintuitive but you will understand why using these types of brake pads is bad for the longevity of your brakes when you read this. Lifetime brake pads are usually metallic. This means when you apply the brakes, the pads will come into contact with your brake rotors, which are also metallic. With this metal-to-metal contact, your brake rotors will wear out faster. Repairing brake rotors will cost you more than brake pads. Therefore, while rubber brake pads will wear out with time, they help keep the rotors durable.
Avoiding Riding Your Brakes
Riding your brakes means you make excessive hard stops, especially from high speeds. Riding the brakes also involves clamping down on your brake pedal all the time particularly when going down a steep slope. Doing this puts stress on your brake pads, which means they will wear out at a faster rate. To avoid riding your brakes, consider tapping your brake pedal repeatedly to slow down.
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