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How Does Brake Failure Work?

by Guest5280  |  12 years, 7 month(s) ago

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When you press the brake pedal in your car, you expect your brakes to work. But what if they didn't? If you've ever been in a vehicle that did not stop, you know the sheer terror that brake failure can cause. But how does it happen? What can cause it and how can you prevent it?

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    Grease or oil on brakes causes brake failure, because it interferes with friction.
    When the brakes overheat to a great degree, the metal in the brake rotors or drums develops hard spots. These are known as hot spots. The hot spots resist the friction from the brake shoes and pads. Because the shoes or pads have nothing they can grasp, there's no friction. Consequently, braking power is lost.
    Inspect brake pads and shoes regularly and replace them if they are done. Change the brake fluid every 10,000 KMs,or during regular brake servicing.

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