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Brake facts not fiction

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pads used to be made with
asbestos, Newer — metallic
materials have done away with
asbestos and its harmful dust.

The fluid in the master
cylinder is the medium thar
translates your pedal pressure
into brake pressure. It absorbs
water very easily, so if you have

to add fluid, use a fresh con-
tainer, And use only the
approved brake fluid described
in your owner's manual.

How do you know when
it’s time for a brake job?
your brakes squeal or make a
grinding noise, or if you feel a
lor of vibration or grabbing,
it’s time for a check up. It your
brake pedal sinks to the floor,

or feels spongy, you may be
low on fluid or have a leak in
the system,

Car Care Canada notes
that nearly half of Canadian
drivers rank brake failure as
their number one fear of
mechanical failure. And what
do they do about it? Only 20%
identified brakes as a system
that should be checked regu-
larly.

You should rotate your
tires every 10,000 km or so to

make them last. When the car
is on the hoist and the tires are
off, rhat’s an ideal time to do a
little preventive maintenance
and get your brakes checked,
Brakes can last 60,000 km or
more — or they car need
replacement after 10,000-
15,000 km. Don’t let this sim-
ple maintenance item slide, or
the next sound you hear could
be the crunch ofa collision.

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Breaking your brakes

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f IF you like paying for brake jobs, here's how:

I 1. Race up to stop signs and slam on the brakes,

2. Ride your brakes — use your right foot on the gas and rest
| your left on the brake pedal while you drive.
3. Stay really close tu the car in front so you have to be on your

i ™ ‘ : bl brakes a lot to match every little change in speed.

j ‘Crna ey er’ L : 4. Ignore those warning signs, like chirping brakes or grinding

; vaiditab i noises, Car Care Canada suggests a simple five point program that

] could save you hundreds of dollars over the life of your car:

1, Preventive maintenance. Every 10,000 km or so, when you

1 get your tires rotated, have your brakes inspected.

j 2. Don’t neglect your parking brake. Using it regularly will
keep the cable from seizing up, and will reduce your need for
repitirs.

I S. Quality materials. Cheap stuff is a false economy that you'll

| pay more for in frequent brake jobs and inferior performance.

4. Driving techniques. Keep a buffer space between you and
the car in front, and use it to slow down on the engine so you
don’t have to use the brakes as often. :

5. System flush. Once a year, have a fill brake inspection,
including all lines and hoses, and replace the brake fluid with fresh
fluid.

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