MR Rajon, Author at Uchanics: Auto Repair - Page 53 of 55

If the brake fluid in your car becomes heavily contaminated, there’s some obstruction to its flow, or its level drops for some other reason, your braking system will be affected, resulting in loss of braking power. This is why it is important to schedule routine maintenance checks and change your brake fluid when the need

Brake calipers can withstand more stress than brake pads. Which explains why they typically take you longer before needing a replacement. Some go more than 70,000 miles before they give up, or 8 years on average. You will ultimately need to install new calipers when they’re overly worn, but how soon that would be is

If you’re experiencing problems with your car or notice warning signs of impending damage, pulling up to a mechanic shop is your next best step. If nothing, you want an expert to inspect your car and have the right repair service at a reasonable cost. If that sounds perfect, then [Uchanics] is where to look.

When are brake pads due for replacement? There is no one-size-fits-all timeframe when it comes to changing your brake pads. While 50,000 miles is usually the recommended distance following which a replacement service is due, some cars cover 25,000 miles, and others reach 70,000 miles before brake pad change becomes necessary. Many factors come into

Before Rotor Damage Knowing when to change your brake pads – and changing them – could make a huge difference to your stopping power and overall car safety. Your car slows down when you apply the brakes. For this process to occur as it should, the rotors and brake pads need to work together, and

Your car has two brake rotors at the front and rear wheels. Functional brake rotors ensure successful conversion of kinetic energy into heat. When you apply the brakes, the brake pads press against the rotors. This frictional process reduces wheel spin and ultimately brings your car to a halt. If the rotors are damaged or

If your car is regularly exposed to snow, as occurs during the winter, you might be stressing your braking system. Here’s all you need to know about how cold weather affects your brakes.  1. Rust Snow and ice are essentially liquid. Your car heats up following an all-day use, taking up winter cold and snow

The braking system works perfectly when all of components work as they should. These include the brake fluid, pads, rotors, and calipers. The failure of one or more of your braking system components will render your car unfit for road use. So it is important to detect warning signs of brake problems and make necessary

You finally decided to change your car, however you’re also short on budget and your financial position means buying new is not an option. Cashing in on a pre-owned is what you want. But there’s one last decision separating you from your dream car – choosing between a private seller or a trusted dealership. Because,

Difference between brake line and hose Brake line Slowing down your car to halts occurs in a series of steps. First, the brake pedal needs to be applied. When you do this, the master brake cylinder is triggered, and hydraulic pressure is generated. However, this pressure needs to get to the wheel brakes for you