Inspect Your Vehicle’s Automotive Brake Tubing As a motorist driving down the street or highway when you place your foot on the brake pedal, to stop your vehicle, not one solitary event but several events occur at once. Few motorists appreciate the complexity of their automobiles’ vehicle system and take it for granted. That is until they hear a screech or sorts emanating from their brake and wheel areas of their vehicle indicating its time for brake service or worse yet they have ignored previous braking systems warnings or wear or need for service. Unhappily or unluckily for the proud auto owner they may be in for a much bigger repair invoice from their auto service center had they heeded the mechanical warning signs. Instead of simple brake shoe replacement they may need more costly work and auto repair costs. A rotor which caught earlier may have been in fine working order may now have to be sent out to an auto machine shop or if more damage has been done to the braking system may need to be replaced with a factory brand name original part all at some cost. What occurs when you put on the “brakes” The pressure that you apply to the pedal is transmitted to the brake system master cylinder (either directly or through a booster assembly by means of hydraulic brake fluid to the wheel cylinders fundamentally through a series of steel lines and flexible hoses. In the past the four wheel drum brake shoe was more than adequate for road comfort and safety. However the drum brake system has one major drawback. Because Of the excessive heat buildup, the brakes fade, or lose their power to slow down or stop the car, truck or S.U.V. vehicle. To overcome this problem, a new type braking method and system was introduced and is now the standard. The newer type of brake system that replaced the standard drum brakes was introduced. These disc brakes are superior as they deal with friction generated heat a lot more effectively. What topics should be on such a list for the technician, mechanic or service writer to check off? First the brake pedal and master cylinders must be checked. Check the brake pedal “free play”. There should be ample travel; the pedal should be firm and not spongy. The master cylinder should not be leaking and the fluid levels of the braking hydraulic fluids should be adequate or topped up. Next check the stoplight switch. Check switch operation by inspecting rear brake lights when brake pedal is applied. A helper of set of mirrors can be of assistance. Wheel cylinders and brake shoe assemblies require periodic inspections. Of course brake drums must be checked for out or round or tapered conditions. Along with that and thorough visual inspection of seals, brake lines and hoses must be completed. In the case of disc brakes brake pads should be checked for wear. Along with that check the rotors or discs for scoring, cracking, uneven wear or warping. Lastly caliper pistons should show no signs of leakage at all. On some luxury premium vehicles four way disc type brakes are offered either as a standard safety or as an option. Along with that brake and braking systems have become much more sophisticated with time. A good majority of cars now sold are equipped with ABS anti-lock braking systems. Actually rather simple in electronics, ABS systems allow for the vehicle not to stop in a shorter distance but allow the motorist to be able to steer away from danger in
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