Displays the wear on rotors, normal and caliper.

Not many people understand how preventative maintenance can save you a hefty repair bill. Brakes can be a tricky part of the vehicle operation. Vehicles brake systems are made up of a few basic components. It starts with the Master Cylinder, which sends pressure through the rubber brake lines to your calipers. Once the pressure is received by the caliper, it compresses onto the brake pads to create friction on the rotors.

In the picture to the left, you can see what kind of damage a worn or locked caliper will cause. What can you do to prevent this? Well, proper inspection is needed every 3,000-5,000 miles so you can be notified if a technician sees this type of problem developing. Another way to prevent uneven caliper wear is getting your brake fluid maintenanced at the proper intervals. Usually a brake flush is due around 15k – 20k miles, or when the fluid is contaminated. Don’t let this happen to your brake system, make sure you ask your local mechanic to inspect your brakes as soon as you feel something different or wrong.