Simple ways to extend the life of your car's brake system

Brakes are one of the most important systems in a car, keeping the car safe while in motion. When the brakes are used, a large amount of friction and heat is created, which means that the brakes will wear down a little bit with each use.

So, after a long period of driving, car owners need to replace parts such as brake pads and rotors. However, there are still ways to help prolong the life of the components in the car's braking system, ensuring that the parts are less likely to corrode before needing to be replaced.

Steady driving

Adjusting your driving habits can significantly reduce the rate of brake failure, so drive at a steady speed, and avoid accelerating too quickly and then stopping suddenly, as this can easily damage the vehicle's braking system.

Limit driving at high speeds

When the vehicle is running at high speed, the brake pads will put great pressure on the brake rotor, the friction between the two components slows down the rotation of the wheel and the vehicle, generating great heat, transmitted to other parts such as brake calipers, wheel bearings, rubber gaskets that are easily damaged by heat.

Avoid "double-pedaling"

The driver should not press the brake and accelerator pedal at the same time. Especially when going downhill, you should reduce speed and slow down instead of pressing the accelerator and brake at the same time, this is very harmful to the brake system. Even when approaching a red light, the driver should reduce the throttle to slow down the car to limit the use of sudden braking. This will limit the brake from wearing out sooner.

Take advantage of engine braking

Some cars equipped with manual transmissions and some trucks often take advantage of engine braking by shifting into lower gears, and even automatic transmissions slow down when the accelerator is released.

Using engine braking to slow down instead of using the brakes can help prolong the life of your car's brakes.

Do not carry too heavy goods

Most car brakes are designed to work under normal conditions, if the owner carries heavy cargo, in the form of a payload or when towing a trailer, it will add weight to the vehicle and put more stress on the vehicle's braking system.

Continuously carrying heavy loads will wear out the brake parts, so drivers should carry loads within the vehicle's allowable load limit.

Regularly maintain and periodically check the brake system

After a long period of continuous operation, the vehicle owner should periodically change the brake fluid. Regular inspection of the vehicle's brake system can prevent cases of faulty brake calipers and brake discs that reduce the life or even damage the brake system.