Is Brake System Maintenance Necessary?
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Brake system maintenance is necessary. Here are the extended details: 1. The brake system operates in very harsh conditions. If the system malfunctions, it can be dangerous at any time, so regular inspection and maintenance are required. 2. The normal wear powder from brake pads accumulates near the brake calipers. If not cleaned for a long time, it can cause abnormal noises. 3. When driving on gravel roads, some particles may splash between the pads and discs, causing abnormal noises or uneven wear. 4. If the noise-damping shims and vibration-damping shims of the brake pads are not cleaned and lubricated for a long time, it can lead to brake noise.
I think the maintenance of the braking system is really super important, especially for newbie drivers like me. At first, I thought the brakes worked just fine, but last year after a rainy day, the brakes became really soft and I almost got into an accident. When I took it to the 4S shop for a check, I found out the brake fluid had deteriorated. If I hadn't replaced it, the entire system could have failed. Maintenance isn't just something to talk about casually—regularly changing the brake fluid and checking the brake pad thickness can prevent sudden failures. Saving money on maintenance might end up costing you more on expensive repairs, or even compromise driving safety. I now get my brakes checked every six months. It doesn't cost much, but it gives me much more peace of mind, because if the brakes fail while driving, it could harm both myself and others. I suggest everyone ask the technicians for more details during maintenance—don't wait until something goes wrong to regret it.
