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Brakes Are The Single Most Important Safety Feature Of Your Car.
If you notice any or all of them, call us to get your brakes professionally checked.
- Loss of grip when braking
- The feeling of your car pulling left or right when braking
- A sloppy, soft or low brake pedal
- Shuddering through your steering wheel when braking
- Squeals, screeches and high pitched noises when breaking
- Your brake system warning light flashes
- Your car takes longer to stop than normal
How does the brake system on my car work?
When you press your brake pedal, you engage a complex system. Here’s how it works: the applying of the brake pedal forces brake fluid to engage systems that force the brake pad onto the brake disc rotor. This causes friction and brings your car to a stop. The brake pads of your car are fitted to the brake caliper. This is the part of the car that applies and releases the brake pads from the disc rotor.
Inside the brake caliper housing is a piston (or pistons depending on your car) that push or release when the brake pedal is pressed or released. These specifically designed rubber components ensure that the brake fluid does not leak from the system or allow dirt and grime into the system!
Why is brake disc rotor care so important?
The brake disc rotors are a vital part of the braking system. The discs are circular metal plates that the brake pad is forced up against to slow or stop the car. The smoother the surface, the more efficiently friction can be obtained to slow your car. So when new brake pads are fitted, machining or replacement (if worn below acceptable roadworthiness limits) of disc rotors will ensure your safety and the maximum possible braking efficiency.
For safe and efficient braking, new brake pads must fit perfectly against the disc rotor.