Brake Finder

Winter Is Coming: Watch Out for Moisture in Your Brake Fluid

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Test for Contamination and Flush Out That Nasty Old Fluid to Protect Your Brake System You may keep a careful watch on the wear of your brake pads. But how about your brake fluid? Did you know brake fluid is not a lifetime fill and should be changed as needed? Unlike motor oil, common DOT … Read more

What Are the Signs That It’s Time to Change Your Brakes?

How do you know when to change your brakes? A general rule of thumb is to replace your brake pads every 35,000 miles — but rules of thumb only get you so far. What if you have high-performance pads installed? Or what if you live out in the country and you don’t have to deal … Read more

How To Know When Brake Calipers Need Changing

Resources Because automotive companies design and manufacture brake calipers to last the life of a car or truck, most people haven’t experienced a brake caliper failure. As a result, they aren’t familiar with the symptoms of caliper failure, which can range from subtle to obvious. Many drivers aren’t aware that brake calipers can fail to … Read more