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Your car’s brakes are the most crucial safety feature. If you’ve ever experienced even a partial loss of braking power, you know how crucial it is to keep them in top condition. Regular brake inspections twice a year can help prevent any damage from becoming too costly, and keep you and your passengers safe.
Bring your vehicle to K&H Automotive Service and let our experienced technicians take care of all your brake repair needs.
Visit us at 2358 College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 or call us at (225) 926-8040 to schedule an appointment.
The brake fluid itself can become dirty or contaminated as it draws rust-causing moisture and picks up other debris, or it can break down from excess heat. Clean brake fluid is either clear or slightly yellow, while dirty brake fluid may be brown or even black. Old and dirty brake fluid can damage ABS brake systems internally.
The brake lines connect to the master cylinder through a combination valve, which combines a metering and proportioning valve. It regulates the pressure on the front and rear wheels to make sure both sets of brakes are applied simultaneously. A malfunctioning combination valve may cause the wheels to lock up.
Brake pads and shoes can be made of ceramic, metal or organic materials, while the disc rotors and drums they press against are made of metal. Because the pads and shoes create friction to stop the car, they gradually wear down over time and may wear away completely, letting the metal of the calipers and cylinders they are attached to grind against the rotors and drums and damage them.
The master cylinder, the heart of the vehicle’s braking system, holds the brake fluid when it is not being delivered to the brakes through the brake lines. If brake fluid leaks because the master cylinder is worn or brake lines are plugged or broken, the fluid cannot be delivered, and the brake pads will become ruined.
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