cars (5) : check the braking system

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Brake problems in a car are dangerous and require instantly check and correction.
The most problems we can find are unusual noises, such as squealing, grinding and vibrations in both brake pedal and steering wheel.

These symptomes indicates that something is not normal in the braking system and need checking to be repared.

Squealing sounds indicates that we should replace the brake pads which are worn down; infact the sound comes from craping between metal of calipers and the brake rotor.
This is has an effect not only on the work of braking but can damage the rotor; which costs very expensive to correct.

We can also observe Vibrations in the pedal of brake or in steering wheel; this is caused by warped rotors.
When the rotors are warped it causes unusually movment between the brake pads and the rotor surface; which can pulse or shake while braking.

All this prblems can make the act of braking less efficiency so we can't control the car while stopping mainly in emergencies.

When we observe one of these problems we must check the braking system immediately :

1- Check the level of brake fluid; in fact low brake fluid decrease the pressure of braking then leak of all the system.
The role of Brake fluid is to transfer force from the pedal to the brakes, so braking power can be reduced if fluid brake is low or contaminated.

2- Check the brake pads to observe if there are any signs of worning down, scoring, cracking or warping.
If we find one of these components are weared, we must replace it to make system of braking performed.

3- Check Other components like brake lines, calipers, and hoses.
if the Brake lines and hoses present any signs of cracks, damages or leaks, it can causes a loss of brake fluid and then a reduction in power of braking.

4- Check The calipers which have the role to push the brake pads against the rotors creating the friction so the car stops, to be sure there are no signs of sticking or leaking and it work correctly.

Finally the regularly checking of these components and the correction of any problem when it appears prevent the failure of the brake system, extends its life and make your car more safe.

When we do regularly the maintenance of the brake as changing of worn parts and checking of fluid brake, makes driving more safe and put peace on the road.