Brakes in a vehicle provide the first level of safety by slowing down its speed, or by bringing it to a complete stop. Without a sound braking system running in a vehicle, it cannot be driven even for a little while, since it will undoubtedly cause threat to life and properties beyond measure.

 But like any other running mechanism in a vehicle, the braking system too can be susceptible to normal wear and tear, which will slow down its response time, and lead to grave accidents. So, when it comes to car brake repair, unlike other mechanisms it cannot wait, warned the group of technicians at the Kuna brake repair service center.

When asked, he explained to us in detail, how the entire process of brake repair takes place. It was an insightful piece of information that every car owner needs to know.

Inspecting the Braking System

Usually car brakes tend to wear off after a certain period of usage. That is why the car manufacturers strongly recommend the car owners to get a brake inspection done at regular intervals. Depending upon the vehicle model and year of manufacture, the time span for the first brake inspection and between two inspections, is mentioned in the owner’s manual.

The regular braking system inspection includes checking of the brake fluid level and topping it up if necessary, looking for any trace of wear in the brake lining and in the thickness of the rotor. The inspection will then take a turn towards all the hoses to find out if they are showing any sign of damage.

The inspection will not be considered as complete unless the dash warning lights, brake pads and the brake response time is noted with a test drive. If any of these components show up as impaired, it is given for either a repair work, or for replacement.

The mechanics with whom we had this discussion took pleasure in sharing with us the fact, that in most cases, the brake components are replaced instead of repair. This is so because it takes more time, effort and money to re-machine a braking component, which in return cannot guarantee any longevity of functionality. So, it is not a business trick to suggest a replacement of braking component by the service center, which is often mistaken by people.

The team of technicians from the brake repair service near Kuna specially spoke about the ill-effects of postponing the routine brake inspection. They said before the brake parts erode down to the level, where there is a chance for the “metal-to-metal” contact to appear, one must get the brake inspection done, or else everyone’s life in and around the vehicle will be in danger.

Summing it Up

A screeching sound while applying the brakes, extreme soft or hard pressing of the brake pedal,  longer braking response time, all these are the first sign of an error in the braking system. So, if you experience any of these, your car must be rushed for a brake inspection, followed by an instant treatment by authorized professionals, and never through DIY techniques.