Simple Answers from TOWER SERVICE STATION for Hamilton:Brake Service

Question:
What is power brake service and why do Hamilton auto owners need to have it done?

TOWER SERVICE STATION Answer:
Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as you can. Now, suppose you suck up a tablespoon of water into a syringe, push the plunger and squirt it out. Which would go further?

Of course it’s the water squirting out of the syringe. That’s because you pressurized the water. Your power brake system is kind of the same thing. When you step on the brake pedal, the master cylinder pressurizes brake fluid which actuates the brakes so you can stop. Hamilton motorists who don’t have enough pressure – can’t stop.

A leak in your brake system would impair – or even eliminate – your stopping power. Brake fluid attracts moisture which can cause detrimental leak-inducing corrosion. So a great way for Hamilton car owners to keep their brake fluid free of contaminants is to change it as recommended.

Enough brake fluid is critical for the proper function of Hamilton car owners anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control systems. Your friendly TOWER SERVICE STATION technician will survey your brake fluid level during a full-service oil change. If it’s low it may indicate that a thorough brake inspection is important. Low brake fluid is most ordinarily caused by worn brake pads.

Some of the signs of a leak are reduced stopping power and spongy or hard pedal feel. If you suspect a problem, come into TOWER SERVICE STATION for a brake inspection right away.

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TOWER SERVICE STATION
616 Upper Wellington
Hamilton, ON L9A 3P9
(905) 574-6166