Q: Is there anything I can do to make my brakes last longer?
A: There are many
factors that can go into extending the life of your brakes, but here are
a few
- Speed Kills: Sudden stops from high speed are the mortal enemy of brakes.
- Be Aware: Pay attention to the hazards of the road to give adequate time to brake slowly. It is better to apply slow steady pressure than to use quick jerky motions on you brake pedal
- Flush It: Brake fluid needs to be periodically changed. In mechanic-speak it's called bleeding and flushing.
- Keep Tabs on them to save. A good time to inspect brake material thickness is when you have your tires rotated, this will help you keeps tabs on how you brake materials are doing and if you are close to needing a repair.
Remember that you get what you pay for. Don't expect the cheapest brakes to last forever.
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