Why Service your Car's Brakes? Brake Safety & Maintenance Tips

Salerno Duane Summit would like to educate drivers why it is important to service your brakes. We suggested that you have your brakes inspected and checked to ensure they are performing at their best.

Brake maintenance is important for your safety, friction from your vehicles brakes functioning can cause heat and dust. As the brake pads wear brake performance diminishes and the heat can ultimately damage your brakes. Normally brake system and fluids are checked each time your vehicle has an oil change. Normal stop and go driving can wear your brakes - excessive dirt and gravel driving conditions can also take a toll on your brakes.

 Salerno Duane Summit Tips for Extended Brake Life:

• Avoid Making Hard Stops
• Have Brake Dust Removed
• Don't Ride on Your Brakes

Most new cars are designed with wear indicators which will alert drivers when brakes are worn and need to be serviced.The brakes feel different and the wear indicator will be a high pitched noise - this will mean that the brakes should be checked and replaced as soon as possible. Driver's should not wait when they hear this noise - if your brakes are making a grinding metal noise this is also a sign that you could be damaging your vehicle if it's not serviced.

It is important not to delay getting your vehicle checked, it is something that should be taking seriously and could prevent any unexpected accidents. Proper brake function is required for your vehicle to perform at its best. If you have any questions about your Vehicle or need your brakes checked visit our Salerno Duane Summit Website for our Service Department located in Summit.