The Fatal Consequences of Being Lazy to Change Car Brake Oil
Brake fluid is one of the most important components to ensure vehicle safety. However, many of you may still be wondering, “Why should I change my car's brake fluid regularly?”. The reason is related to braking performance, here is the complete explanation!
Fatal Consequences of Not Changing Car Brake Fluid
It is recommended to change the car's brake fluid every 2 years or depending on the braking pattern. For example, if you are used to driving on highways and rarely brake, you can change the brake fluid every 2 years.
But if you often drive on busier roads, you may need to change the brake fluid sooner than that.
The year, make, and model of the vehicle can also affect when it's time to change the brake fluid. You can check the vehicle's manual for more details.
Car brake fluid needs to be changed regularly because if not, there will be 3 main problems that can affect the car's braking system:
- The heat generated from the braking process can damage the brake fluid
- Over time, various hose assemblies in the braking system will release dirt, small rubber particles, or even iron particles if they rust. All of this can contaminate the brake fluid and make it unable to function perfectly
- Moisture caused by the braking process can cause the car's brakes to rust and lower the boiling point of the brake fluid
All these problems, if left unchecked, will reduce braking performance and even lead to brake failure or malfunction. Usually, you will be able to feel when the brake fluid is indeed time to be replaced.
For example, due to the brake pedal feeling different when pressed or because the car feels longer and harder to stop.
When changing the brake fluid, make sure you also use the type of brake fluid that matches your car's specifications. Avoid mixing different types of brake fluid or changing it without guidance from a qualified technician.
This can reduce the quality of the brake fluid, or even damage your car's braking system.
Changing brake fluid requires extra skill and caution, so it is best done by a skilled and experienced mechanic to make the process faster and more effective.
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When changing car brakes, the mechanic will usually drain the old brake fluid, clean the braking system from dirt until it is clean, and check for rust in the braking components.
If you are late in changing the brakes, your car's braking components may no longer be cleanable from rust and need to be replaced.
The last process is to insert new brake fluid into your braking system. This new brake fluid will improve your car's braking performance and protect your car from any dangerous braking issues.
To ensure the type of brake fluid, when to change the car's brake fluid, and other car component issues, it is best to consult with your official car dealer. One of the experienced official Daihatsu dealers is PT Kharisma Sentosa, Surabaya.
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