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Understanding
Your Brakes
To
help prevent brake problems or failures, the following regular inspections
and maintenance should be performed on your brake system.
Check the fluid levels.
Check
the line for rust or punctures. You may be able to do this, but
consult a qualified technician if necessary.
Check
the brake hoses for brittleness or cracking. This check should be
done by a qualified technician.
Check
the brake linings and pads for wear, brake fluid or grease. This
check should be done by a qualified technician.
Check
the wheel bearings and grease seals. This check should be done by
a qualified technician.
Adjust
the parking brake as required. This adjustment should be done by
a qualified technician.
Some signals that may indicate a problem with your brake system
are:
Squeals--
caused by excessive heating of brake pads or linings.
Rubbing
-- caused by the metal brake rotor rubbing against the metal component
of the brake pad. This sound means that the brake pad is completely
worn away.
A soft
brake pedal indicating that there may be a brake fluid leak or air
in the lines.
Brake
pull indicating worn linings, stuck pistfons in the calipers or
wheel cylinders, or saturated linings (caused by grease or brake
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