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Measure the wear of the brake disc?
use a pad wear indicator :)
Why should spring brakes be released before making a brake application?
If you are checking for brake wear then you would need to know the amount of travel to measure distance between the components.
Why is there a Screeching sound when brakes pressed?
Brake pads have a wear indicator to let you know when they need replacing. The screeching means you need to replace the brake pads, and the sooner the better to avoid damaging your rotors (the shiny disks that the brake pads rub against to slow your car down).
What would cause unequal wear on front brake pads and rotors on 2005 Chevy Malibu?
You either have a bad brake caliper or the brake hose is bad.
Why would your emergency brake light stay on in a 1997 Maxima?
One possible reason is that the brake linings are worn to the point that they need to be replaced. This is meant to be an early indicator of brake wear.
If a used car was supposed to be serviced and checked is the garage liable if it needs new pads and disks to pass an MOT after only 4000 miles?
ONLY if you PAID them to replace the brake pads and nothing else caused the quick wear of the pads.
What ppe would a plumber wear?
plumbers wear boots and overalls when working at they wear boots with steel caps in them so the dont brake there toes if they drop something on it.
What would cause the brake lights to go out on a 1998 Dodge RAM van 1500?
normal wear and tear. Brake light switch, bulbs or sockets.
How do you adjust the emergency brake on your 2001 Chevy Tahoe?
First I would have the rear rotors removed to inspect the emergency brake shoe's and rotor for wear. Sometimes people are known to drive with the emergency brake engaged which will wear the shoe and rotor. If they are still within specs, there is an adjustment on the shoe's
Why would you Jake brake?
To allow the engine to slow the vehicle rather than put wear on the hydraulic brakes.
What causes a master cylinder to go bad?
Brake fluid contaminated with moisture and dirt along with wear would do it.
Why do brake rotors wear?
Brake rotors wear because during use, brake pads are pushed against them while the rotors are turning. It's the friction between the moving part and the staationary part that slows the vehicle down. Pads wear too, usually quicker. Brake rotors wear due to use, they are considered a service item.
