Out of all the latest safety features on modern vehicles, the most important is and always has been your brakes. They keep you safe on the road, so it is easy to see why it is important to keep your brakes in good shape and a common practice is regular brake fluid service. If you live in Grapevine, Greenville, or Denton, you can get brake fluid service at Premier Autos of Dallas. Our technicians are trained in the latest tools and technique of the trade to serve you better.
Brake Fluid Flush Service Near Dallas
Why Is Brake Fluid Important?
If you ever wondered how even light brake pedal pressure can slow your vehicle down so quickly, the short answer is hydraulic pressure. The brake fluid in your brake lines allows hydraulic pressure to help you out when you brake. When you press on the brake pedals, that pressure is multiplied because of hydraulics. When your brake fluid gets low from leaks or through regular attrition, there is not enough fluid to provide the pressure needed for your brakes to operate.
What Causes Problems with Brake Fluid?
In a nutshell, brake fluid issues come down to brake fluid loss, air in the brake lines, and old or contaminated brake fluid.
Air in the brake lines
Brake fluid levels can drop over time due to normal brake system wear as well as brake fluid leaks. Air then enters the vacuum left by the fluid loss. Your brake lines are not 100% airtight to begin with, and every time you or someone else checks your brake fluid levels, air can get into the lines.
Old or contaminated brake fluid
Like motor oil, brake fluid has additives that help fight corrosion and fluid breakdown. Also, brake fluid is changed from time to time to maintain its level of performance and protection. Additionally, brake fluid can get contaminated, and it tends to absorb water. Even to the point of drawing water from the atmosphere whenever it is exposed to the air. After checking fluid levels every so often, water will be drawn into the lines which can lead to rust that corrodes the internal parts of your brake system.
Low brake fluid
Brake fluid can get low due to leaks or over time from normal brake operation. As your pads or brake shoes wear down, more space is created between the pads and shoes. More brake fluid is needed to cross the larger gap when you slow or stop, and this reduces fluid levels. If there are leaks in the brake hoses or lines, you lose fluid that way as well. When you have lower fluid levels, it takes more pedal pressure to slow or stop your vehicle, which can cause accidents if brake efficiency is impeded.
If you have never had brake fluid service, or if you think you are losing brake fluid, contact us at Premier Autos of Dallas and set up an appointment with our service center of schedule your service online.