Your brakes are the most importance safety feature on your car, so it's vital that you keep them in good working order. Knowing how to maintain your brakes along with proper usage to avoid damage is the key to safe braking. The following tips can help you prolong the safe working life of your brakes.
Tip #1: Check and replace fluid
The brake fluid in your car will eventually get dirty from repeated use.
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Did you recently purchase a car for the first time in your life? It is important for you to know that a state inspection might be required for the vehicle. Basically, a state inspection is done to make sure the vehicle is safe enough to be driven and won't put you at risk for causing an accident. This article covers a few of the questions that you might have about getting a state inspection for your car.
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After you've been in a car crash, it's to your advantage to have brake forensics done to determine if brake issues were at fault for your crash. Here are some of the common types of brake issues that an auto repair technician will look at.
Friction Fade
Friction fade occurs when the brake's surface is worn down so much that it doesn't cause enough friction to get the car to stop.
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If you have decided to tow something, you might worry about getting the vehicle or all of your personal possessions to the correct place without anything being damaged. Here are some tips for making sure that your towing process is as smooth and efficient as possible.
1. Keep Sixty Percent of the Weight Near the Front
Your first step is to load the car. If you are not towing another vehicle and are instead towing a trailer that is filled with your personal possessions or some other item, you need to make sure that you load it correctly.
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If your car is making a loud hum or howl when you're driving at certain speeds, you may wonder if your wheel bearings need replacing. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles have wheel bearings that are factory installed and sealed, so they can't be serviced, only replaced, and it's a big job. Some brands of tires can also make a lot of noise that sound similar to bad wheel bearings. Here are some common ways to distinguish between bearing noises and tire noises.
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