Check Your Brakes, Avoid Problems.

DISC BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS: Rotor - Brake Pad - Caliper - Master Cylinder

DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS: Brake Drum - Wheel Cylinder - Brake Shoe - Master Cylinder

When it comes to your car's safety, brakes top the list of systems that need monitoring. However, many people are unaware of the signs that indicate a car's brakes may need maintenance or repair.

For routine maintenance, it's important to check the vehicle's braking system at least once a year in order to ensure you car brakes are in reliable condition.  A thorough inspection should include brake lining wear, brake fluid level, rotor thickness, condition of hoses and brake lines, brake and dash warning lights, as well as taking the car for a test drive to detect other potential brake system problems. Find a high quality service manual as it covers principles of operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of the modern braking system. Information on tool selection and usage is included, plus a chapter on brake system modifications and high-performance brake parts.

The following easy tips can serve as a guideline to ensuring your car’s continued safety:

• Wheels should be pulled and brakes checked once a year.
   

• It's not uncommon to replace brakes after 12,000-15,000 miles. An inspection typically includes the rotors, calipers, drums, pads, pistons and brake lines.
   

• Brake systems should be flushed and brake fluid replaced every two years. Brake fluid can absorb moisture in the system and becomes acidic after two years or 30,000 miles. However there is a new type of silicon brake fluid that does not have the same characteristics of DOT brake fluid.
   

• Check your owner's manual to see what kind of brakes your car has and how they are adjusted. For example, most drum brakes are self-adjusting by backing up or engaging the emergency brake.
   

• Regardless of care, brakes should most likely be replaced every 20,000-30,000 miles. How and where someone drives will greatly influence when brakes should be replaced.

If you have ever needed assistance with bleeding your brakes or clutch and have been unable to find a qualified helper.  Your search is over. Now you can purge trapped air in brake and clutch hydraulic using patented Reverse Fluid Injection technology without a helper and in about 10 minutes. Works on cars, trucks and motorcycles where manual methods and conventional pressure bleeders fail!  Includes brake fluid bottle adapter, quick couplers and hoses and instructions. Compatible with all brake fluids.

DISC BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS

Rotor - Brake Pad - Caliper - Master Cylinder

DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM PARTS

Brake Drum - Wheel Cylinder - Brake Shoe - Master Cylinder

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