A car in the twenty-first century has long ceased to be just a means of transportation. Now the presence of a luxury vehicle indicates the high status of its owner.
Today's cars are equipped with all the advanced technologies. Competition in the automotive world has become very stubborn. With increasing demand for cars all over the world, designers and engineers of every automobile brand strive to make the “iron horse” unique.
Demand for used cars is also increasing, and if a customer receives a warranty period or after-sales service when buying a new car, then, when buying a used car, basically all the problems are done at their own expense. It is very important to often test a vehicle in maintenance salons, mainly it is necessary to check the chassis and brake systems.
The entire brake system itself is uncomplicated, problems usually occur in hoses. Light cracks become wide over time and can lead to sad consequences that may affect the safety of the motorist himself. Brake hoses and their replacement are not so expensive.
The next function regarding the brake system is the replacement of brake pads. Since it is not necessary to change brake pads very often, it is recommended to use high-quality grease every time they are replaced. It is unlikely for the driver to become news how important the lubricant is for calipers.
Many modern cars are equipped with sensors that show the state of the elements of the brake system on the on -board computer . It is recommended to replace them using the factory ones, but if there is a lack of funds, you can change them to more budget, but high-quality models of pads.
German and Japanese parts are also recommended. Usually, during normal driving, they serve 20-30 thousand kilometers, if the car is used more on highways, then a good quality block will serve you up to 45-50 thousand kilometers.
Professionals unanimously argue that the lubricant for the calipers should be held in suspension, securing them to the rack spring or lever (depends on the brand of the machine itself)
It is necessary and very important to change the pads on time, since with further driving they will also spoil the brake discs.
The process of replacing them is very simple, so many people do it on their own in their garage. What is he like? Let's try to explain the whole simple lubrication process.
First of all, after removing the wheel and old pads, it is necessary to clean the brake disc, springs and contacts from dirt. Equally important is the lubrication of the guide calipers along which the ends from the pads go. The question is what kind of lubricant should be and what properties should it have for more efficient operation? Since during friction all parts reach a huge temperature, you need to take a lubricant that does not lose its qualities even at a high degree.
It turns out that the grease for the caliper must be high temperature. Since the caliper can become very hot, it is highly recommended to choose a high-temperature, high-quality lubricant, because the repair and maintenance of the entire brake system is a priority for safe driving.
If there are rust marks on the fingers of the guide calipers, they must be removed. Caliper grease should only be used on a cleaned surface.
To easily put the ends of the pads in place, it is recommended to lightly sand them. At the slightest doubt in your abilities, you need to turn to specialists and be sure to make the replacement of pads and lubricating the caliper in service centers. In any case, it is very important to use high-quality and “proper” caliper grease.
I would like to note that greasing for calipers and replacing pads is a simple process. If the replacement of the pads is not done on time, the brake pads rub against the coating of parts, resulting in a flange on the brake discs. In this case, it is necessary to change the brake pad or grind it if the shoulder is small.