4 things to note when checking and maintaining your car's brake system

1. General check

While driving, situations that can occur with the brakes such as the brake pedal often touching the floor, when braking, the vehicle or steering wheel vibrates, screeching noises or metal-to-metal sound due to worn brake linings... are all signs that the brake system is having problems and needs to be repaired and replaced promptly.

Other causes such as poor quality brake pads, broken springs, misaligned brake shoes, etc., which create noise due to excessive bearing wear, should also be checked and repaired appropriately.

Another important detail that also affects the operation of the brakes is the brake line system under the chassis. Check to see if the soft oil pipes and metal pipes are leaking or colliding with other parts such as the exhaust pipe, radiator, etc.

2. Check brake fluid

Car brake fluid should be checked regularly every two weeks to know the condition of the brake system. If the fluid level is lower than the specified level, more brake fluid must be added to avoid the brake system running out of fluid.

In case of oil levelRegular drops mean that the piping system is leaking or clogged and should be repaired or replaced as needed to avoid affecting the overall operation of the vehicle.

When checking brake fluid, you should also pay attention to the color. New fluid will be clear or translucent; old fluid will be dark and contain visible impurities.

3. Check the brake pads

This is a very important part in reducing the speed of the vehicle, ensuring the safety of people and vehicles. If the brake pads are worn deeply, it will directly affect the deceleration or stopping of the vehicle.

Brake pad wear depends on each person's driving style. When operating, if the brake pads wear too much, it will reduce brake pressure, reduce braking performance and heat the brake disc, along with that, the brake disc will wear out quickly.

4. "Bleed air" in the brake system

After replacing the brake disc, brake pads and oil, you should perform the "bleeding" process for the brake system. This is because there is still air in the brake fluid and oil pipes (air gets mixed in when the brake pads wear out, when the brake fluid level is low), making the brake less effective. Then "bleeding" in the brake system to ensure the brake works more effectively and safely.