Solid brakes that you can rely on are critical to your safety on the roads. That's why it's important to have your brakes inspected regularly and serviced when required. However, a trained mechanic can charge you an average of $349 or more per axle when you have your brakes done. It makes sense, then, to try and get the most life out of your new brakes.
The good news is that a few changed habits can make a significant difference in the wear and tear that your brakes experience every day. Making these changes is simple, and you'll benefit from reduced pad wear and additional protection from damage to your rotors.
Habit #1--Keep Your Speed In Check
Speeding is a problem on the roads--almost 10,000 people died on the roads in 2011 due to speed-related accidents. Speeding also takes a toll on your brakes. After all, it takes more pressure to stop your vehicle when traveling …show more content…
The next time you're riding in the passenger seat, watch the driver. You'll notice that they tend to drift when the car ahead of them does, and they'll also accelerate and brake in sync with the lead car, too.
Unfortunately, this leads to a lot of unnecessary braking. The road isn't full of people with perfect driving habits, and many folks will accelerate and brake when it isn't a good idea. If you fall into these instinctive pitfalls, you'll add a lot of unnecessary wear to your tires and your brakes. Practice staying alert and aware of your actions while driving, so that you are aware of your choices behind the wheel.
While these habits will certainly extend the life of your brakes, safety is always the most important thing. Once you start to feel that your brakes are soft and ineffective, you shouldn't try to extend their life any longer. That said, if a few driving habits can make your trips safer and easier on your brakes, that's definitely a good
The good news is that a few changed habits can make a significant difference in the wear and tear that your brakes experience every day. Making these changes is simple, and you'll benefit from reduced pad wear and additional protection from damage to your rotors.
Habit #1--Keep Your Speed In Check
Speeding is a problem on the roads--almost 10,000 people died on the roads in 2011 due to speed-related accidents. Speeding also takes a toll on your brakes. After all, it takes more pressure to stop your vehicle when traveling …show more content…
The next time you're riding in the passenger seat, watch the driver. You'll notice that they tend to drift when the car ahead of them does, and they'll also accelerate and brake in sync with the lead car, too.
Unfortunately, this leads to a lot of unnecessary braking. The road isn't full of people with perfect driving habits, and many folks will accelerate and brake when it isn't a good idea. If you fall into these instinctive pitfalls, you'll add a lot of unnecessary wear to your tires and your brakes. Practice staying alert and aware of your actions while driving, so that you are aware of your choices behind the wheel.
While these habits will certainly extend the life of your brakes, safety is always the most important thing. Once you start to feel that your brakes are soft and ineffective, you shouldn't try to extend their life any longer. That said, if a few driving habits can make your trips safer and easier on your brakes, that's definitely a good