Certain systems on your car must be checked on a regular basis to ensure they are operating properly. This is for your safety as well as the safety of other drivers. One that must be checked on a regular basis is your braking system. Due to the frequency of the use of this system, it often needs to undergo regular maintenance. Do not put this off.
Cars have one of three types of brakes. The first are drum brakes. When you press the brake pedal in your car, your brakes shoes will press against a drum, creating friction. This friction is what causes your car to slow and stop. Very little pressure on the pedal is required on your part, but over time the various components will wear out and must be replaced. Components of the drum brake system include the drum itself, the brake lining, the return spring and the piston. Wheel cylinders, brakes shoes, brake pads, a wheel hub and studs are also part of the drum brake system.
Disk brakes, in contrast, are much simpler than drum brakes and are also more effective. These budget brakes consist of a flat, round piece of metal which presses against a wheel to slow or stop the car. As only three components make up the disk brake system, you have less that needs to be replaced on a regular basis. The three components are the disk brake, the brake line and the brake shield. Any time you take your car in to an auto repair facility for work, you should ask that your budget brakes be checked. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Most newer cars now come with anti-lock budget brakes. These brakes consist of a hydraulic actuator, wheel speed sensors in each wheel and an electronic control unit. If the electronic control unit detects a problem anywhere in the brake system, an ABS warning light on your dash will come on. If this occurs, take your car in immediately to have your budget brakes checked. This is one repair that cannot be put off.
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