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To turn to watery slush.Taking Care of the Brakes on Your Car
T A disc brake system with brake pads, caliper, and rotor -David Monniaux
Once your car is in motion, there’s nothing more important than having the ability to stop -quickly and efficiently.
Therefore, the brakes are one of the most important parts to your car. And yet, very few people know how to care for them – or even how to troubleshoot problems in advance.
Depending on how you drive, the amount of abuse your car’s brakes take on a daily basis can vary greatly.
If your typical drive is coasting down a gentle slope that gradually lets you slow down, then congrats.
Soft Brakes: If it takes you longer than usual to stop, that's a sign of brake pad wear.
Your brakes will probably last you a long time. But, if you’re like most of us, and your daily commute involves a lot of herky-jerky starts and stops, either on stoplight-filled streets or crowded freeways, then your brakes are taking a lot of abuse.
Brake Parts, and How They Work
The average driver, who is not a mechanic, really only needs to concern themselves with two brake parts: the brake pads, and the rotors.
Understanding the roles each of these play will