It’s no secret that your car brakes are the most important safety feature in your vehicle, and should regularly be checked for any issues. After all, issues with your car brakes (squealing sound, slow response, etc) present a significant safety hazard for you, your passengers, and other drivers around you.
If you have recently had your brakes replaced, it’s only natural to want to make sure that they last longer this time around. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to help you extend the service life of your newly installed brakes. With that in mind, try to implement the following changes to your driving habits to help keep your brakes working in top condition for years to come:
Keep Your Foot Off the Brakes
Traffic jams are a common sight throughout Portland at any given time. As you sit in your car waiting to move, you may find that you keep your foot down on the brake pedal. Although this does help prevent you from moving forward, the fact that you have your foot on the brake pedal puts unnecessary pressure on your brakes, which can easily thin out your brake pads faster. If your car is stopped, it’s best to pull up your handbrake and keep your foot off the pedal. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2AV9Hu9
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