Check the brakes in autumn it is mandatory

Why must check the brakes in autumn?

Although it is a "task" that any driver must keep in mind at all times, when autumn arrives, after the long-distance with the summer trips and many people using the car to go to their vacation places, with the arrival of the first rains, it is necessary that the brakes are in good condition to ensure safety.

In this case, the brakes are an essential element for a safe trip, whether on the highway – where higher speeds are reached – or on secondary roads – where acceleration and deceleration of the march is necessary.

Worn brakes?

In addition, to pure prevention, some symptoms may appear that indicate that the braking system is not in the best conditions:

? The brake pedal travels more than usual and you have to press harder to stop the vehicle.

? During braking, the car have some vibrations or presents some unusual behavior.

When this happens, you have to take a look at the condition of the brake pads, it's simple to check it, as well as the brake fluid reservoir. However, it is better to go to a specialized workshop to perform the optimal maintenance.

?When should the brakes be changed?

Beyond the aforementioned symptoms, some figures must be kept in mind that help to get an idea of what is the most appropriate time to change the elements of the braking system:

? One hand, brake pads usually last between 30,000 and 45,000 kilometers. It will depend on the characteristics of the vehicle and the driving mode that the habitual user practices. In addition, the front brakes tend to suffer more than the rear ones, especially when the vehicle is front-wheel drive.

? On the other hand, brake discs triple the time to be changed, usually the ranges is between 100,000 and 125,000 kilometers. As with pads, there are factors that accelerate wear.

? Regarding the brake fluid, it should be replaced every 40,000 kilometers, although if the level drops too low, it should be replaced in advance.

The car maintenance, in the workshop

As noted above, the most appropriate thing is to go to a mechanical workshop for a specialist to check the condition of the braking system. The main parts that will be checked will be the pads (if they have grooves, are rusty or the indicator that marks the limit of use has been exceeded, they must be changed), the discs and if there is any leak in the tank or the hoses through which the brake fluid.

In the event that any of these parts have to be replaced, it is advisable to bet on quality spare parts. In this sense, with Stellox you have the guarantee of excellent products. On the one hand, we offer our clients Stellox braking products for European and Asian vehicles”, recalls ?Luís Almeida from OptimSis who bet on the prestigious Stellox brand for Portugal, but also knows that we are talking about innovative, high-quality products that provide customers with new solutions in their day to day. In this sense, Stellox will land in Portugal hand in hand with OptimSis with the range of brake pads, brake discs, and other numerous groups of parts covering most of our car park Luis Almeida concludes.

Luis Almeida with Stellox products