Brake Tip 1. Why change brake fluid ?
Here’s a safety tip on brakes. You’ve probably read the advice on brake fluid containers to change your brake fluid every 12 to 18 months and perhaps you’ve thought this is simply so brake fluid manufacturers can make more money! As your brake part specialists (and we don’t have shares in a brake fluid company!) at Brakemart, we believe it is very important you change your brake fluid every 12 to 18 months. You see, brake fluid is hydroscopic meaning it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. If that moisture is allowed to build up, it reduces the boiling point of the fluid and can cause your cylinders to corrode and pistons to seize up – so for safety sake – change your brake fluid regularly. Brake Tip 2. Testing a brake booster Here’s a potential money-saving tip on your brake system. A lot of brake boosters come in for servicing unnecessarily through misdiagnosis – but there’s a simple way to test whether your brake booster is working. With your motor switched off, pump the brake peda
