Brakes
It can be obvious when you have brake issues, as when you’re in traffic and the brakes squeal is louder than your music. At T&S Auto, we do brake repair and maintain brake systems on nearly every vehicle make and model.
Brake Repair & Maintenance in Milwaukie, Oregon
Proper maintenance and care of the brakes and braking systems are essential for your vehicle’s safe operation. Brakes should be at least ¼ inch thick or more. Contact us for more information or to schedule brake repair services.
Milwaukie, Oregon, is known for inclement weather, hot summer days, and icy winter roads. That means it is crucial to ensure that your vehicle brakes are adequately maintained, mainly when there is an increased threat of ice and snow on the roads.
It is a fact that your car’s braking system is quite simple to maintain. It is essential to comprehensively inspect your car and perform the necessary repairs to ensure that every component functions correctly. These components include the brake line and the master cylinder, calipers, brake pads, and rotors.
Below, we have mentioned three ways to maintain your braking system so that you are safe while driving.
1. Brake Rotors and Brake Pads
These components are the points of contact between the tires and the braking system. These parts can deteriorate quickly compared to the other parts, and you will need to maintain them all the while. Heat will be generated because of the friction between the brake pads and the tires that will wear down the brake pad. It is essential to verify the brake pads’ depth and quality to ensure adequate resistance.
If you have to press the pedal of your drum brakes further or if you get a burning smell, it is perhaps time to replace the brake pads. To check the rotors and brake pads at home, you simply need to remove the tires to assess the wear. If you notice any damage or wear, it will be a sensible idea to replace them without delay. Otherwise, you can immediately take them to our brake repair shop in Milwaukie.
2. Flush Brake Fluid
Once the brake pedal is depressed, the pressure will build up, and it will be transferred from the master cylinder via the brake fluid into the calipers via the brake lines, which will transfer the pressure to the rotors and the brake pads. Consequently, the brake fluid is essential since it will act as a messenger between the car’s braking system and your foot on the brake.
However, moisture might be attracted by the brake fluid, which can damage the braking system in the long run. It is essential to check the brake fluid and also change it every 30,000 miles. If the fluid becomes milky or cloudy, it might indicate it’s time to change it.
3. Upgrade or Replace Brake Parts
At times, it might be essential to replace specific braking system components, or you might want to upgrade the existing components to get better performance. Components like a slotted disc brake that is more resistant to heat, or ceramic pads, which can handle more heat, produce fewer brake dust particles, and are quieter, will be a few of the more popular upgrades.
We have you covered here at T&S Automotive and Exhaust for brake repair and upgrades. Our team ASE certified technicians are here to help. Call (503) 652-2200 now.