Monthly Archives: April 2017

How to Maintain the Brakes on an Import Vehicle

The brake system is one of the most important mechanisms in your car. Some would even say it is the most important mechanism, and rightfully so! The brakes on your import car play a major role in keeping you and your family safe on the road. Because of this, it is important that you maintain them to make sure they are functioning properly at all times. Here are three main keys to maintaining the breaks on your import vehicle. Check Your Brake Fluid Checking that your brake fluid is at an appropriate level is something that you should do regularly. If brake fluid levels are not checked and maintained regularly it stands a chance of becoming contaminated. Brake fluid becomes contaminated due to water or air (condensation) that has infiltrated the system. Contaminated brake fluid has a milky white color to it, so it is easily identified. If contaminated brake fluid is left unchanged it can destroy the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder causing major damage in the brake system. Every ... read more

