Having Your Brakes Serviced? Don't Forget the Parking Brake
We all know how important it is to keep your brakes in top shape. After
all, it doesn't do any good to drive to the store if you can't stop once
you get there. Unfortunately, for many people "top shape" means making
sure they have enough brake pad to make a safe stop, but nothing more.
Pads are important, but there are other aspects of your braking system
that need to be attended to. For instance, have you checked your brake fluid
lately? Low brake fluid is a common cause of brake failure. And how
about your parking brake? Adjusting your parking brake can be a pain in
the neck, and is very different with each vehicle. If you have a good repair manual
you can adjust your own parking brake. If not, have your regular
mechanic or a brake shop check the adjustment next time you bring your
car in. It's a worthwhile safety check.
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