By Olorunlana Muhydeen
Braking system are combination of components, they work together to convert the kinetic energy in a moving vehicle into heat energy such that it reduces the speed of the vehicle or in turn brought the vehicle to a static state.
The braking system is the most essential safety gadget in an automobile system such that improper maintenance might cause serious catastrophe
The various type of braking system we have are:
• Hydraulics OR fluid braking system
• Pneumatics braking system
• Electronics braking system
• Anti-lock braking system
There are two main operational principle of the braking system assemble.
• Brake disc and brake pad assembly
• Brake drum and brake shoe assembly
Signs of defective braking system:
• Car pulls to one side during braking
• Pulsating brake pedal or steering wheel shake
• Brake pedal feels “mushy”
• Unusual noise when you step on the brake pedal
• Repeatedly need to add brake fluid to the master cylinder
• Brake fluid sprayed onto outside of wheel
• Unusual odor or noise
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It’s important to make sure that you perform daily routine maintenance on the braking system. There are loads of companies that you can use to help you with this if you prefer. Depending on where you live though, and what sort of car you have, you might find that there are companies that are better suited for you. For example, if you have a Porsche you might want to go to this German auto repair in Norcross to make sure that a specialist deals with your car the correct way. However, if you are happy to fix things yourself, you will find some instructions below on what you need to do.
• Check the level of the brake fluid to ensure it is appropriate
• Check the effectiveness of the system by depressing on the brake pedal before you drive off
• Ensure that you observe the depressing angle of the brake pedal, if too wide contact maintenance personnel.
NB: Avoid letting your brakes get to the “metal-to-metal” point, which usually means expensive rotor or drum replacement.
As soon as you observe this symbol on the instrument cluster of your car, find your way out of traffic and perform the above routine maintenance check
