Understanding Brake System Components
The Importance for Safe Driving
A Comprehensive Guide
When looking at a brake system repair, it's essential to know the difference between two-wheel and four-wheel braking systems and the parts of your vehicle's braking system. The brakes are the front line of safety for your car and help slow the vehicle. It is essential to maintain your braking system at all times. Questions to ask yourself include whether you have a two or four-wheel system with rotors or drums. The answer to these questions will determine the amount and type of maintenance needed to keep your brakes in top shape.
What Are the Parts of a Braking System
The braking system begins with the brake pedal in your car. A hydraulic system controls this pedal, and depending on how hard you press the pedal, the speed at which your vehicle slows will be determined. In addition to the brake pedal, the brake booster adjusts the driver's pressure on the brake pedal. The master cylinder controls the hydraulic force in the brake system. Brake lines carry brake fluid through the system to the brake hose, where brake fluid is used to adjust hydraulic fluid to create pressure on the clippers against the brake rotors. While driving, you'll have an opportunity to determine if braking is smooth or if there's a problem. If your brakes are stuttering or bumping, you'll find the problem with the calipers or rotors. Bad brake pads can cause stuttering, squealing, and pulling. If you experience any symptoms, you'll want to get to an experienced shop like Precision Auto as soon as possible to avoid causing more damage to your brakes.
What We Can Do
Our ASE-certified technicians are on hand at Precision Auto to do whatever your car needs in the Germantown, MD area. We'll use our top-of-the-line technical equipment on whatever part of the vehicle needs to be repaired. Because we want you to be sure you understand what's happening, our technicians will discuss all recommendations before we repair anything. We also offer after-hours drop-off and guarantee our work with a 24-month/24,000-mile parts and labor warranty. We can handle topping off your brake fluid when it is time and checking the underbelly for defects or other problems with your braking system. We can check your braking system and put you on a regular maintenance schedule to keep your brake services on track.
