Essential Brake Repair Services for Your Ford

Check and Flush Brake Fluid

Brake fluid must always be kept in good condition to maintain hydraulic pressure inside the brake lines. This strong hydraulic pressure allows the stopping signal to travel from the brake pedal and master cylinder to each braking mechanism at the wheels. If your brake fluid ever degrades or leaks, you might lose stopping power, which can be hazardous while on the road.

During brake servicing, the technician will inspect the level and condition of your brake fluid. They’ll also examine all the brake lines for signs of a leak. If necessary, they’ll top up, bleed, or flush and replace the brake fluid. As brake fluid tends to slowly become contaminated over time, a full flush is usually required once every two years. 

Inspect Brake Pads and Rotors

Both brake pads and rotors get gradually worn down by the enormous friction and heat generated whenever the brakes are used. Brake pads generally need to be replaced most frequently. The technician can check each pad and replace any that require it. They can also let you know how much longer your current pads are likely to last.

Damaged or warped rotor discs can sometimes be resurfaced, which extends their useful lifespan. But the technician might need to replace any rotors that are excessively worn down. Brake pads can last anywhere from 20,000 to 70,000 miles, depending on how much you use your brakes, whereas rotors tend to last closer to 70,000 miles.  

Examine Caliper Components

Each caliper also needs to be carefully inspected during servicing. If any of the caliper mounting brackets, bolts, pins, clips, dust boots, or other parts have loosened or malfunctioned, the technician will tighten them up or replace them. 

Schedule Biannual Brake Maintenance at Your Ford Dealership

Brake servicing is one maintenance task that you don’t want to miss. However, in our busy modern lives, it can be easy to overlook things like this. One excellent way to stay on top of your brake maintenance is to schedule routine visits at your local dealership. The technicians can recommend servicing intervals based on your regular driving habits and then send you reminders whenever a visit is due. 

Have your brakes promptly repaired today at Coughlin Ford Heath in Newark, OH. Our full-service dealership serves as a comprehensive one-stop shop for all your automotive purchasing and maintenance needs. 

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