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The brake system on your vehicle is the most important safety device that is part of the vehicle itself. You the driver are THE greatest safety factor. |
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What to Expect After a Major Brake Service Noises During the break-in period you may notice a slight squealing sound when you apply the brakes. This noise, typically caused by brake dust, is perfectly normal. |
| Odors and Steam As new brakes are breaking-in, they will often cause a slight burning odor. In addition to this normal occurrence, many parts that have been handled get extremely hot during normal operation, so it is often normal during the first day or two to notice a slight burning odor as well as a slight amount of steam coming from the undercarriage. This is perfectly normal. |
| Brake Pedal Height You may find your brake pedal to be at a different height. You will also find that as your brakes go through their normal wearing, the pedal will gradually begin to drop in height. If you notice any immediate dropping, or if you have any questions about the safety operation of your brake system, then please call our service department immediately. |
Please Don't Forget We would like your new brake service to last a long, long time. The best way of assuring that it does is by following these simple steps... Step #1... Return to our service center for any recommended recheck so we can complete our follow up services. Step #2... You should avoid hard stops, especially during the first 1,000 miles. We also suggest that whenever possible you avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while you're driving. This "riding the brake" will not only cause premature brake wear, but it is one of the leading causes of brake failure. Step #3... Always use your parking brake. Step #4... Return to Davies Auto Care once a year for your annual brake inspection. |
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ABS is a major enhancement in brake technology, though often misunderstood and under appreciated. |
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Here is what ABS does and how it works, in non-technical terms. What ABS is a way of trying to keep your wheels and tires from locking under critical stop conditions on your vehicle. When you step hard on the brake pedal, the brakes grip the disc rotor in an effort to stop the wheel as soon as possible. While the may stop it, locking the wheel is NOT the most efficient method of stopping the vehicle or controlling the vehicle under the critical stop. In the process of working correctly, ABS does not allow the wheel to lock, skid or break traction, thus allowing the car to stop as quickly as it is possible. Since the wheels are not locked up, control is maintained also. |
| HOW ABS uses a sensor to determine the approach of a wheel/brake lock condition. It sends the information to a computer which then pulses (engages and releases) the brakes, just like you would do with your foot on the brake pedal, only much faster and with much greater accuracy. The pulsing process is technically called modulation. Most ABS systems with current technology modulate (pulse) at the rate of 5 to 20 times a second. Also be aware the computer can control front brakes and wheels independently of the rear ones. When the ABS system engages during a hard stop or other activation event, the brake pedal moves up and down, in some cases very slightly, yet in other in a very detectable range of movement, usually accompanied by a noise of clicking or similar sound. |