Common car brake errors, how to check and maintain brakes

Common car brake errors, how to check and maintain brakes

The car brake system is an extremely important part, ensuring the safety of your journey. However, the brakes can encounter many problems if not properly maintained. The following article will help you understand common car brake errors, how to check and maintain the brakes to ensure the car always operates at its best.

When do you need to service your car brakes?

According to experts, cars should have their brake systems serviced periodically every 50,000 – 100,000 km, depending on the conditions of use. Cars that frequently run in the city, have to use the brakes continuously, or run on dirt roads or bad roads, need to have their brake systems serviced more frequently. Older cars also need to pay attention to brake maintenance to avoid problems.

Car brake maintenance process:

To ensure your brake system operates efficiently, you need to perform the following maintenance steps:

1. General check of the brake system:Check the condition of the brake pedal, brake booster and general operation of the brake system.
    

2. Check brake fluid:Check the brake fluid level and quality.
    

3. Check brake fluid hose:Make sure the oil pipe is not leaking, cracked or damaged.
    

4. Check and clean brake pads:Check brake pads for wear, clean and replace as necessary.
    

5. Check brake disc and piston:Make sure the brake disc is not warped and the piston operates properly.
    

6. Add brake fluid (if low):Ensure the brake fluid system is always at the correct level and meets standards.
    

Signs of damaged car brakes:

Here are some easy-to-see signs of brake system problems:

• Brake not working:Brake pedal but the car does not slow down or must be pressed all the way to the floor for the brake to engage.
   

• Brake pedal pulsating or low:When you brake, you feel a pulsation or the pedal is too low.
   

• Uneven braking force:The brakes are sometimes strong and sometimes weak, causing the vehicle to not decelerate evenly.
   

• Vehicle swerves when braking:Vehicle pulls to the left or right when braking.
   

• Brakes make strange noises:Squealing noises when applying the brakes are usually a sign of worn brake pads or other damaged components.
   

How to prevent and maintain car brakes:

To avoid brake problems, car owners need to regularly maintain the brake system, including checking and changing the brake fluid. Brake fluid needs to be replaced every 20,000 – 40,000 km, depending on driving conditions and the environment. In addition, car owners need to check and replace brake pads every 50,000 – 80,000 km or when there are signs of wear.

Gartz - The ideal choice for engine and gearbox maintenance

While Gartz does not supply brake fluids, we do supply engine and transmission care products such as engine oils, transmission fluids, coolants and additives. Gartz products help protect your engine and other vehicle components, ensuring smooth and fuel-efficient operation.

Conclude

Proper maintenance of the car's brake system is very important to ensure driving safety. Check and replace brake fluid, brake pads, and brake discs periodically to avoid unnecessary problems. In particular, to protect the car's engine and gearbox, do not forget to choose quality products fromGartz.

Please contactGartzfor more advice on car maintenance products to help your car run smoothly and safely on all roads.