All the components of your vehicle play a vital role. Among all these parts, the brakes have the most essential job of keeping your vehicle safe. Brakes are some of the most critical components of the safety and handling of your vehicle. The braking system includes a master cylinder, brake calipers, brake fluid, cylinders, disks, drums, pads, and shoes. All these components work together to accelerate, slow down, and stop your vehicle. An effective braking system works to help you stop and maneuver your car in a controlled manner. Preserving your vehicle's brakes is among the most crucial measures you could take for the safety of your vehicle. 

How Do Brakes Work?

Most modern cars have brakes on all four wheels, operated by a hydraulic system. There are two common categories: “disc type” or “drum type” brakes. When a foot pushes on the brake pedal, the force generated by the leg is amplified several times by mechanical leverage. A piston moves into the cylinder, and it squeezes the hydraulic fluid out of the end. The brake fluid is forced around the entire braking system — including the brake pad and rotor — and pressure is transmitted equally to all four brakes. The force creates friction between brake pads and disc brake rotors, which is what stops your vehicle. More pedal force means more pressure, which in turn creates more stopping power.

Get Expert Brake Repair Service Near You! 

At Williams Tire & Auto Service in Slidell & Kenner, LA and Picayune, MS, we want to make sure you drive a safe and reliable vehicle. For that to happen, the braking system needs to be functioning at its best. Our ASE-certified mechanics have extensive knowledge of the braking system. We can quickly perform the necessary repairs or replacements for your brakes to safely get you back on the road. After service with us, you will drive away with a crisp and responsive braking system you can rely on. 

Benefits of Brake Service and Maintenance

Keeping your car brakes in good condition and regularly having brake service and maintenance is important to ensure your safety, as well as that of your passengers. Your brakes and your tires work together to stop your vehicle, so if one is in bad shape, it negatively affects the other. To maintain your braking system, there are two important things every car owner should do: check your brake fluid regularly and have the brake pads and brake discs inspected when necessary. Brake fluid works as a lubricant for the movable parts in your brakes and defends them against corrosions. The brake fluid should be at an adequate level in order to do its job. 

Signs Your Car Needs Brake Repair 

There are some common signs that suggest you may need brake repair:

• A high-pitched squeak when you push the brakes
• A scratching or grinding noise when not braking
• Shaking or vibration in the course of stopping
• Requiring more pressure to stop

Make a Brake Repair Appointment at Williams Tire & Auto Service in Slidell & Kenner, LA and Picayune, MS

The quicker you address brake issues, the safer your car will be. Prolonging brake service could lead to accidents or other more costly car repairs. We recommend having your brakes inspected at least once a year. Call Williams Tire & Auto Service soon or schedule an appointment for a brake service today. Williams Tire & Auto Service is proud to be your number one auto repair shop and provider of tires in Slidell & Kenner, LA and Picayune, MS.