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ABC of Checking and Changing Brakes and Brake Fluid

The importance of checking and changing your brakes and brake fluid cannot be overstated. This could be the difference between life and death. The circumstances under which you should check the brakes and brake fluid are when they are spongy or low when you apply pressure, when you have a cracked brake hose or a rusty brake line, and after the period specified by the manufacturer. If you are having problems with your brakes, start by checking the brake fluid. The first step in doing this is to identify where the brake reservoir is located - this will be labeled and you can also use the vehicle handbook. The break reservoir will have markings of the minimum and maximum levels and if the level is below the minimum level, top it up to the maximum level. You should go through the owner manual carefully to make sure you use the correct brake fluid to avoid problems.

If you discover that the brake fluid level is above the minimum and you are still having problems, check the components making up the brake system. Check for obvious signs of wear and if you are not sure how they are supposed to look like, photograph them and get an opinion from an auto mechanic. If these components are the problem, replace the ones you can and get assistance on the ones you cannot. If you discover that the components of the braking system are not the problem or if your brakes are always making noise, this is an indication that the actual brakes have a problem. To change the brake fluid, start by locating the brake master cylinder - this is mounted near the firewall at the back of the engine. Release the nuts attaching this to the brake booster then take a look at the seal that surrounds the push rod to see whether the problem is a leak. Other indications of a leak of brake fluid are leaks on the piston seal, on brake hoses and lines, moistened brake cali per, and a loosened brake master cylinder cap.

You can see your dealer or mechanic if the problem is the brakes for repairs to, or replacement of the brake pads. However, this will be expensive and you should consider doing it yourself. To change the brake pads, start by going through your vehicle handbook to determine the correct brake pads. These are readily available at auto part stores, at dealerships, and from online stores and markets. Next, cool down the vehicle so that the pads, rotors, and calipers can be safe to handle. Using a lug wrench, loosen each of the lug nuts.

Locate a safe position for a car jack and jack the car up. Pull out the wheel after you have finished loosening and removing the lug nuts and then remove the brake caliper bolts, taking care to check the caliper pressure to avoid accidents. Since each pad is on a piston, squeeze these pistons back to have space for the new pads. Remove the old pads and install the new ones. Put everything back on just like you removed them, just backwards.

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