Car Brake System Care

• Once a month, check the oil level of your car brakes (front oil bottle vacuum pump). Make sure the oil is at a level between the minimum and maximum. NEVER DRIVING IF BRAKE OIL LEVELS ARE BELOW MINIMUM LEVELS.
• Every 6 months when you want to do a car tire rotation, check the brake pads. Make sure the grip layer is still thick. If you find a grip is worn out or not similar between left and right, ask a mechanic check the fuel lines brake system or brake system pressure due to possible pressure on both brakes are not the same and this is very dangerous to drive especially during high-speed braking. The same thing should be done to a drum brake system.
• If there are traces of brake oil (looks paint or any material derived from petroleum melt) in any part, ask a mechanic inspect it. Do not take things for granted because of leakage may be small but it will be great during braking due to the pressure exerted on it.
• When adding brake oil, make sure the correct brake oil specifications. Dot 3 for normal use (usually cars with disc in front and drums at the rear) and DOT 4 for heavy use (for cars with 4-wheel drive system and a high-powered car). If in doubt ask your mechanic. Wrong brake oil change can cause the entire brake system we will suffer damage, especially in the seal made ​​of rubber.
• If there are scratches on the disc or on the drums, ask a mechanic to evaluate whether or not wearable any more. If you want to replace the brake pads, preferably grind back disc or drum brake change for the better. These scratches can be a barrier liner grip the disc or drum brakes. As a result, the brakes will be less effective.
• Damage often occurs is jammed brake. This occurs because the brake pads do not return floating when we release the brakes and continue to grip the disc. Damage is in the calliper, which controls the brake pads.
• For automatic transmission cars, front brake pads will wear faster than the rear (usually two times quickly), be sure to check the brake pads more often on the front of your car.
• When driving, avoid foot of always being on the brake paddle. This will minimize the use of the brake pads.
• When going down a steep hill, do not use the brakes, instead use engine braking (low gear) to control the speed of your car.