To avoid excessive wear and tear, consider scheduling a brake check every 10,000 miles or having your technician inspect the brakes every time you change the oil. Another preventive measure is to remove the caliper and brake pad to clean everything for every major service (approximately every 30,000 miles). Brake pads need to be changed every 25,000 to 70,000 miles, depending on your driving habits, the make and model of the car, and many other factors. The best service program is usually found in the vehicle's owner's manual.
When even a small part of the brake system is damaged, lost, or doesn't work, it will need to be repaired or replaced. While these services are needed less frequently, you could have problems with the master cylinder, brake lines, brake calipers, and more. According to Gary Hardesty, Kelley Blue Book's in-house service and maintenance expert and ASE-certified principal technician, brake fluid transfers the force produced by stepping on the brakes to the brake calipers and wheel cylinders. You should immediately inspect and repair your vehicle to prevent further damage to tires, brakes, and other critical system components.
It is also possible that debris has accumulated in the brake fluid, making it necessary to wash and replace it. Keeping the right pace can significantly extend brake life and save hundreds of dollars in additional brake repair costs. If something goes wrong with the brakes, it becomes a safety issue, so you'll need to go to a vehicle service center and talk to a mechanic as soon as possible. And if the brake has good responsiveness, but the braking performance is noticeably worse (it takes longer to stop completely), the brakes may simply be worn out and the pads may need to be replaced.
When repairing brakes, it is necessary to repair or replace certain mechanical parts, such as car brake pads and pads, calipers and rotors. If you follow another vehicle too closely, you're at the mercy of the driver in front and you'll likely have to hit the brakes harder and more often to avoid an accident. Over time, this practice can cause wear and tear and cause your brakes to be repaired more frequently.
