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Have you ever given much thought to your brakes? If you're like many people, chances are the answer is "no" on that. You step on the brake pedal, and your vehicle slows down or comes to a halt, and it's something we take for granted. Family Tire Distributors offers the best brake and auto repair services throughout Hollywood & Pembroke Pines, FL.
What happens when you press the brakes is similar to how handbrakes on a bicycle work. Your wheels are bolted to smooth steel disks called rotors. A heavy caliper encloses part of the rotor. The caliper houses the brake pads, semimetallic or ceramic friction material bonded to a steel plate. When you step on the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure forces the brake pads against the caliper, slowing the vehicle via friction.
The friction material of brake pads can last for 40,000 - 60,000 miles before the pads are due for replacement. Since the wear is so slow and gradual, it can be hard to judge when it's time to replace them.
• Longer stopping distances • Pronounced pull to one side while braking • The tendency for one or more wheels to lock up and skid while braking • Pulsation or vibration through the brake pedal while braking • Brake predal goes farther toward the floor before brakes engage • Brake pedal feels "soft" or "spongy" underfoot • Brake pedal slowly goes toward floor while holding the vehicle stopped and in gear
Whether you are in the market for brake service or brake repair in Hollywood & Pembroke Pines, FL, the professional team at Family Tire Distributors can help. Our trusted, experienced team will get you fixed up and back on the road in no time. For ideal performance and safety, let us check and service your brakes routinely. Make an appointment today!
Areas Served : Hollywood, FL | Hialeah, FL | Opa Locka, FL | and surrounding areas
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