Is Brake Maintenance Necessary?
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Brake maintenance is essential. Only by timely servicing the components of the brake system and cleaning and lubricating the safety parts can you ensure precise and safe braking. The brake system of a car is a crucial safety system while driving. If the brake system is not maintained for a long time, it may lead to serious safety accidents. If the brake system is not maintained for a long time, the following phenomena may occur: 1. The dust from normal wear of the brake pads accumulates near the brake calipers, which can cause abnormal noises if not cleaned for a long time. 2. When driving on gravel roads, some particles may splash between the pads and discs, causing abnormal noises or uneven wear. 3. If the noise-damping shims and vibration-damping shims of the brake pads are not cleaned and lubricated for a long time, it can result in abnormal brake noises. 4. If the dust cover of the caliper sliding shaft is damaged, driving through puddles or mud can cause the caliper shaft to rust, the caliper to not return to position, reduced braking force, or uneven braking.
I think brake maintenance is absolutely necessary. During my last service, the technician found that the left rear wheel brake caliper was slightly sticking. They said it was fortunate to discover it early, otherwise it would have caused uneven wear in no time. They cleaned the brake dust, lubricated the guide pins, and replaced the brake fluid. After that, I could clearly feel more linear braking performance. You might not notice any abnormalities during daily driving, but brake fluid absorbs moisture and deteriorates, and the back of brake pads can rust and seize up. These hidden dangers are like ticking time bombs. Now I get my brakes checked every 20,000 kilometers, especially in areas with frequent rain.
