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Torque Shop: Overhauling a car’s braking system
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A car's braking system should be overhauled at least once within a 10-year period.
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Shreejit Changaroth
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My car is approaching its seventh year. I have maintained it religiously, and it continues to give me good performance and fuel economy. However, it does not stop as well as it used to. The pedal feels a bit soft. And I sense that its braking distance is now more, even though I continue to use premium tyres. What are the aspects of the brake system I should service or replace in order to rejuvenate braking performance?
It is wise to have a total brake overhaul on a car that is seven years old. There are some key elements that should be serviced or replaced for best braking performance without resorting to costly modifications or upgrades.
