Brakes
Brake light replacement service in Hamilton: Brake lights (or stop lights) are an important safety feature in modern vehicles. They light up when you press down on your brake pedal, signalling other drivers that you are about to stop. Most cars have three brake...
What is the brake booster vacuum hose? A brake booster (or vacuum booster) is attached master cylinder setup that is used to reduce the amount of pedal pressure needed for braking in your car It achieves this by creating a vacuum to overcome fluid pressure in your...
Why is brake fluid important? Brake fluid is a hydraulic, non-compressible fluid which is used to slow your car down when the brakes are applied. When you push your foot down on the brake pedal the hydraulic properties of brake fluid convert this energy into brake...
What does the brake hose do? Brake fluid is an important part of your car’s braking system. It is a hydraulic fluid which is used to transfer force into pressure, allowing the various components in your braking system to work together and bring your car to a...
About worn brake pads: Brake pads and rotors play an important role in most modern braking systems. When your car’s brakes are applied, the brake pads are pushed against the brake rotors (also known as brake discs). This creates friction, allowing your car to...
What is uneven brake pressure? When a car brakes, the brake calipers will apply pressure to the rotors on each wheel. This will cause your car to slow down. Uneven brake pressure occurs when the calipers apply different amounts of pressure to one or more brake rotors...
