It would be a perfect world if our cars and trucks never required routine maintenance and upkeep, but unfortunately that is not the reality. Our vehicles require a specific level of care to preserve and maintain appearance, performance, and most importantly, safety. Routine maintenance such as windshield wiper blade replacement, radiator flushing, tire rotation, oil changes, adjustments, and more are critical to overall vehicle maintenance.
Pay special attention to the brakes
One of the most important components to keep in safe and functional condition is the brake system. This system requires special attention to keep you safe on the road and protect your investment. If you neglect your car’s brakes, you can not only cause additional damage to your vehicle, but you can also make your car a total loss. This is because, in many cases, when a complete brake system needs to be replaced, the cost can exceed the total value of the vehicle. In this situation, the best option for a person is to sell their total car to a junk car buyer, buy another vehicle, and then remain engaged in a routine brake maintenance schedule to avoid vehicle damage.
As soon as you start to notice signs of brake problems, take your car to a professional body shop to have it inspected before the problem can cause general damage to the car. Not familiar with the signs that suggest your car’s brakes need a little work? Read on for the most common ones to watch out for while driving!
Repair or replacement?
To understand how to identify or detect brake problems in your vehicle, it is first helpful to understand the basic components of a car’s brake system. There are four general parts: the hydraulic clamp, the brake fluid line, the brake pads, and the brake rotors. Some may argue that the brake pads and rotors are actually part of the wheel, but in this case, we will still include them because they can influence the need to repair the brakes. In most cases, the brake lines and hydraulic clamp will not suffer much wear; they are built to last a long time. On the other hand, brake pads and rotors are susceptible to wear at all times and will need to be replaced every few thousand miles or so.
They are exposed to deterioration every time you drive because the pad presses against the smooth metal rotor every time the brake is applied. Over time, this pad wears out and will make a recognizable noise to warn you that it is low. Brake pads squeal or hiss when lowered. The noise is actually the result of the bare pad scraping against the metal rotor (the metal disc that spins on the wheel) and causing friction between them. It can start as a slight squeak and turn into a high-pitched squeak if neglected. If you hear grinding, the pad is most likely worn out completely and is grinding against the rotor. This can really damage the brake rotors. The thickness of your brake pads, the amount of driving you do, and the way you drive all influence how many times you will need to replace them.
Selling a junk car for cash
If you find that your car’s brakes are damaged and need to be replaced, but the cost exceeds the full value of your vehicle, you can still make it profitable by selling it to a junk car buyer. Choose a company that has premium electronic scales that can accurately assess the value of your junk car. Then use the cash for another vehicle!
