Environmental Impact of Not Servicing Your Car Brakes

The automotive industry is going through a period of flux wherein the spotlight is firmly focused on environmental sustainability. While the move toward greener practices is commendable, an aspect that is often overlooked but leaves a significant harmful ecological imprint is the car brakes. The major components of your car brakes are comprised of materials that can place considerable environmental strain. Failing to get your car brakes serviced regularly can harm the environment. If you are unsure about how your brakes could impact the environment, we explain below.

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How Your Car Brakes Can Impact the Environment

1. ? Contribute to Air Pollution

Your car brakes wear out over time as they get deployed and begin to powder and form fine dust on the roads. Some of these dust particles are so tiny they get suspended in the air and are inhaled along with other pollutants. These are known as fine particulate matter (PM), a notorious air pollutant that causes numerous respiratory problems in cities globally. The particles from worn-out brakes contain transition metals which increase the toxicity of the air posing health risks and environmental hazards.

?2. ? ? ? Pollution of Water Bodies

Fine dust particles are released from worn-out brakes and deposited on the roads and sidewalks. While a part of these particles are dispersed in the air, others accumulate on the road and are washed into drains with rain or snow and eventually contaminate large water bodies.

3. ? ? ? Increase in Emissions

Failing to service your car brakes regularly can lead to brake problems. These include increased rolling resistance, which makes the engine work harder and consume more fuel. Your brakes may not release properly and begin to drag. This creates constant friction and decreases engine efficiency. All these brake problems lead to your car's fuel economy decreasing and the engine burning more fuel. This leads to an increase in polluting emissions from your vehicle.

4. ? ? ? Generation of Waste

Your car's brake pads and other components wear out over time and must be replaced. The discarded parts must be recycled properly or end up as waste in landfills contributing to the growing problem of solid waste management. If discarded brakes are not disposed of properly, and end up in landfills along with other waste, the materials and chemicals in these parts can leach into the soil and groundwater, polluting both and becoming a health hazard. Getting your brakes serviced at a reputed car service center will ensure that these parts are collected and sent for recycling.

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Thus, from the above, it is apparent that your car brakes have a major impact on the environment. Regular servicing at a car workshop will ensure your brakes are always in good condition and do not wear out rapidly. This will decrease the impact brake components have on the environment.

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ROYAL SWISS AUTO SERVICES - A REPUTED CAR SERVICE CENTER IN MENA

We are Royal Swiss Auto Services, MENA’s most trustworthy car service center. We offer our customers hi-tech car repair and maintenance services. Our spacious and well-appointed facilities have the best diagnostic tools and gear to handle any car problem. We employ highly qualified expert technicians experienced in dealing with all car brake problems. If you're concerned about the environment and your impact on it, get your car brakes checked today!

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