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Car Brake Tips: Car brake pads are very important for your safety, but due to wrong driving habits, they can wear out quickly. Especially in city traffic, frequent hard braking puts more pressure on the brakes. If you also want to make the brake pads last longer then some easy tips can help you. Know those 5 habits, by adopting which the life of brake pads can be increased.
Know how to keep the brake pads of your car better.
After the horn, the brake is the most used part of the car. Signals, potholes, unmarked speed breakers and rough terrain on Indian roads force drivers to press the brake pedal every day. Repeated braking puts more pressure on the pads and the rubber gradually wears out. Many vehicle owners do not pay enough attention to brakes, although they are very important for both safety and performance.
Worn brake pads reduce braking ability, which can prove fatal in times of emergency. By adopting correct driving habits, you can significantly extend the life of brake pads. If you follow the five easy tips given below, the pads will work better for a longer time and the burden on your pocket will also be less.
brake slowly and early
Press the brake pedal well before you want to stop. Applying brakes forcefully at the last moment is called hard braking. This creates more friction and heat on the pads, causing the rubber to wear out quickly. The pads withstand less stress when braking slowly and with light pressure. This not only increases the lifespan of the pads but also stops the vehicle easily. Adopt this habit daily.
Avoid unnecessary high speed
High speed gives thrill but is harmful for the brake pads. When braking at higher speeds, the pads have to absorb more energy. According to a study, stopping from 105 km/h requires 33 percent more energy than stopping at 85 km/h. Due to this, the pads wear out faster and more fuel is also used. Therefore it is important to maintain safe speed.
Do not press the accelerator while braking
Pressing the brake and accelerator simultaneously is a very bad habit. Due to this, the engine consumes more fuel and puts unnecessary stress on the brake pads. Pads wear out much faster under normal braking. Always release the accelerator completely while applying the brakes. This will keep the pads safe and mileage will also improve.
use engine braking
Use engine braking in traffic or for slow stops. Release both clutch and accelerator. If necessary, shift to lower gear. This method is slower than the brake pedal, so keep enough distance ahead. But this reduces the pressure on the pads and increases their life. This habit is very beneficial in the crowd of the city.
Do not overload the vehicle
Unnecessary items or accessories make the vehicle heavy. More weight increases the momentum and the brakes have to spend more energy to stop. Due to this the pads wear out quickly and the mileage also decreases. Keep only essential items. This will reduce the stress on the brakes and the pads will remain good for a longer period.
About the Author
Ram Mohan Mishra is an active journalist in the automotive world of digital media and has been working continuously in the field of auto journalism since 2021. Presently he is handling the auto desk of News18 Hindi as Senior Sub-Editor.
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