Tips to Take Care of Your Brakes and Car

Scotland has some of the UK's most congested towns and cities. In fact, with so many Scottish roads in need of repair, the combination of intense traffic and poor road surfaces means that your car can come in for a lot of abuse. You may need to use your brake much more than you would like to in places like Stirling and Fife to avoid problems. The more you use your brakes, the sooner something will need to be done to replace them. For example, you can always obtain a great brake service in Dundee from Fife Autocentre but what ought you be doing to ensure your brakes are as long-lasting as possible? Read on to find out more about your car's braking system. 

Look Out for Brake Fluid Loss 

Sometimes, your brakes get progressively worse but at such as slow pace that you barely notice it. This can make diagnosing faults tricky. Look underneath your car. If you notice that brake fluid is escaping onto your driveway or the road, then it may well be that your brakes won't operate well if you need to stop in an emergency. Avoid this danger by having them inspected professionally if you notice a leak. 

the day our car did not stop. 

Inspect Your Brake Pads 

Brake pads wear down every time you apply your footbrake. In many cases, it is hard to see how much wear has occurred to your brake pads. You can see the pad more easily if you jack your car up and remove a wheel. Alternatively, drive over an inspection pit to look up. Never crawl underneath a jacked-up car, however, because this is dangerous. 

Listen for Squealing 

Sometimes you will hear a car squealing with a high pitched whine as it sets off on a journey. If you notice this – especially on a cold or wet day – then it could be your fan belt which is causing the issue. On the other hand, if squealing tends to occur when you brake, then it could be a sign that your brakes need to be inspected by a mechanic to make sure that they are operating properly.

This is a collaborative post.