The Heat Is On: Check Brakes Before Travel
Don't wait for summer to find out your brake system can't handle the heat. Temperatures can push components to the brink of failure.
Here's what you need to know before going on your next road adventure.
Don't wait for summer to find out your brake system can't handle the heat. Temperatures can push components to the brink of failure.
Here's what you need to know before going on your next road adventure.
Tires aren’t complicated. Just keep them properly inflated, rotate them every so often and don’t run over the curb and they’ll be just fine, right?
Actually, no.
Ask a driver how their ABS is and chances are you’ll get a blank stare.
Anti-lock brake systems are credited as one of the most advanced safety technologies in modern vehicles yet they are an enigma to many.
How do you know if your ABS is functioning properly? It’s part performance and part education.
Some warning signs never flash across your vehicle dashboard. Problems such as squeals or a vibrating brake pedal could be your car’s way of pleading for service.
You are dropping your kids at school and as you approach the crowded turn-out, you press down on your brake pedal but get a slow or spongy response. That delayed response or spongy feel may indicate a more serious problem--air or moisture in your vehicle's brake lines. Inspection by a brake expert is critical to prevent possible brake failure.
Autumn rains can turn familiar routes into an oily racetrack. How can you help prevent your vehicle from slip-sliding along fall and winter roadways?
Tires are your vehicle’s first line of defense against dicey road conditions. Quality tires that are properly maintained can help prevent accidents and improve driving performance.
Families penciling road maps and compiling an itinerary for summer travel should add one additional item to the list—brake inspection. See Coupons.
Your vehicle’s brake system is a key safety component and prone to problems caused by harsh summer conditions. Heat is the main culprit, especially for vehicles loaded down with travelers and gear.
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