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Brakes | Brake
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Brake Pads, Shoes, Drums & Rotors |
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Complete Car
Maintenance: Anti-Lock Brakes |
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Most vehicles today are equipped with
anti-lock brake systems (ABS) as standard equipment. ABS is
designed to improve stopping distances, while helping to
maintain control over steering—and is particularly useful on
slippery surfaces. ABS basically takes over in a panic stop
with computerized sensors, pulsing the brakes on and off
repeatedly and rapidly to help prevent the wheels from
locking up and your vehicle from skidding.
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When you start your vehicle, there should be
a light on the dashboard reading BRAKE, ANTILOCK or ABS. If
the light stays on or flashes, there could be a fault in the
ABS system and you should have your car, truck or SUV
inspected immediately by a professional. Bring your vehicle
to the experts at AAMCO. |
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Complete Car
Maintenance: Brake Fluid |
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Brake fluid is a specially formulated liquid
used in the brake hydraulic system. Brake fluids absorb
moisture over time and can become contaminated.
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Maintenance and Care: |
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Fluid should be replaced as a preventive
maintenance service, and may need replacement every two
years or 24,000 miles. Please refer to your owner’s manual
for factory recommended maintenance intervals for your
specific vehicle. Bring your vehicle to the experts at
AAMCO. |
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Complete Car
Maintenance:
Brake Pads, Shoes, Drums & Rotors |
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The brake pads and shoes are the wearable
elements of the braking system. Rotors and drums are metal
and more expensive to replace. |
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Maintenance and Care: |
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Your car’s brake system should be inspected
annually to ensure everything is in good working order.
Brakes over time will wear out, so eventually they will need
replacement. Catching brake problems before you reach the
metal-to-metal point (likely to mean replacement of rotors
or drums) may save you money, so if you have any of the
common symptoms of brake trouble, have your brakes checked
promptly. Symptoms of brake trouble include squealing
brakes, a spongy or hard pedal when you press on the brakes,
or grinding brakes. Your local AAMCO center offers a wide
array of services for brakes, from inspections to brake
fluid changes to complete brake jobs. |
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