The modern automotive brake system has been refined for over 100 years and has become extremely dependable and efficient. However, it is critical that you have a routine brake service on your vehicle to maintain and ensure dependability and road safety.
Brakes are a complex system. To put it simply, the typical brake system consists of discs in the front and either discs or drums in the rear. These are connected by a system of tubes and hoses that link the brakes at each wheel to the master cylinder. When you step on the brake pedal, you are actually pushing against a plunger in the master cylinder, which forces hydraulic oil through a series of tubes and hoses to the braking unit at each wheel. It is very important that the fluid is pure liquid with no air bubbles in it. Air can compress in the lines, causing a sponginess to the pedal and severely reducing braking efficiency. If air is suspected, then the braking system must be bled to remove the air. This is a very important brake service that is required if such a condition exists.
With discs, the fluid from the master cylinder is forced into a caliper and presses against a piston. The piston then squeezes two pads against the rotor which is attached to the wheel, forcing it to slow down or stop. With drums, the fluid is forced into the wheel cylinder and pushes the brake shoes out so that the linings are pressed against the drum, which is attached to the wheel, causing the wheel to stop. In either case, the friction surfaces of the pads or the shoes that convert the forward motion of the vehicle into heat, will eventually wear out, resulting in a necessary brake replacement.
Need quality brake service? Ask our experts for advice on brakes! Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians today at our Elk River auto center by calling (763) 441-2889 for more information and special discounts. Our auto shop in Elk River MN, also proudly serves residents in the areas of Zimmerman, and Otsego, Minnesota.
The modern automotive brake system has been refined for over 100 years and has become extremely dependable and efficient. However, it is critical that you have a routine brake service on your vehicle to maintain and ensure dependability and road safety.
Brakes are a complex system. To put it simply, the typical brake system consists of discs in the front and either discs or drums in the rear. These are connected by a system of tubes and hoses that link the brakes at each wheel to the master cylinder. When you step on the brake pedal, you are actually pushing against a plunger in the master cylinder, which forces hydraulic oil through a series of tubes and hoses to the braking unit at each wheel. It is very important that the fluid is pure liquid with no air bubbles in it. Air can compress in the lines, causing a sponginess to the pedal and severely reducing braking efficiency. If air is suspected, then the braking system must be bled to remove the air. This is a very important brake service that is required if such a condition exists.
With discs, the fluid from the master cylinder is forced into a caliper and presses against a piston. The piston then squeezes two pads against the rotor which is attached to the wheel, forcing it to slow down or stop. With drums, the fluid is forced into the wheel cylinder and pushes the brake shoes out so that the linings are pressed against the drum, which is attached to the wheel, causing the wheel to stop. In either case, the friction surfaces of the pads or the shoes that convert the forward motion of the vehicle into heat, will eventually wear out, resulting in a necessary brake replacement.
Need quality brake service? Ask our experts for advice on brakes! Contact our ASE-Certified Technicians today at our Elk River auto center by calling (763) 441-2889 for more information and special discounts. Our auto shop in Elk River MN, also proudly serves residents in the areas of Zimmerman, and Otsego, Minnesota.
