What does a car brake repair station mean?

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DelIsabela
07/30/25 8:16am
A brake repair station is a place where the braking system has malfunctioned and needs to be towed for inspection and repair. It is a professional facility for servicing brakes. Here is a detailed introduction about car brakes: Overview: Car brakes are the braking devices of a vehicle. Most brakes used in cars are friction-based and can be divided into two main types: drum brakes and disc brakes. In drum brakes, the rotating element of the friction pair is the brake drum, with its working surface being cylindrical. In disc brakes, the rotating element is the brake disc, with its working surface being the end face. Other: Car brakes refer to components that generate forces (braking forces) to resist vehicle movement or the tendency to move, including devices in auxiliary braking systems. Check for issues in the braking system, such as severely worn brake pads, brake discs worn to their limits, insufficient brake fluid, or whether the clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is too large or too small. When parking, pay attention to the following: When applying the parking brake, press the brake pedal and pull up the parking brake lever. To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal, slightly pull up the parking brake lever, press the button at the end of the handle with your thumb, and then lower the parking brake lever to its original position. When parking on an incline, if you shift to P position before applying the parking brake, the weight of the vehicle may make it difficult to shift out of P position when preparing to start the car. Before releasing the parking brake when preparing to start the car, shift the gear lever from P position to P position. Do not engage the parking brake tightly when starting the car, as this may reduce the braking effectiveness of the rear wheels, shorten the lifespan of the brakes, or cause permanent damage due to overheating.
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