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So it’s time to change your brakes…what could possibly go wrong? We know you’re an expert and you know what you’re doing (wink wink), but there are a few common mistakes to avoid when replacing your brakes. Below you’ll find the top 3 mistakes that people (not you) usually make during a brake replacement. Check them out.
1. Forgetting to clean the rotor mating surfaces
We can’t stress this enough. It’s very important that the hub mating surface that your rotor is being applied to is 100% clean. And we mean clean. This means you need to get all the gunk, grime and rust off before you apply your rotors. Heads up: you may have to roll up your sleeves for this one but a simple wire brush will do the trick.
2. Putting wayyyy too much lubricant
Here’s a shocking fact (don’t tell anyone we told you). None of the 50 million cars produced each year leave the factory with grease on the abutments. None. Not even one. Why don’t they lube it? Well…they do this to avoid the grit and grime in the surrounding area from mixing up with the grease. That being said, there are a lot of people who swear by putting grease on the abutments. If you are one of those, make sure you apply the absolute minimum.
Oh! One last thing. It’s very important you don’t put grease on the back of the brake pad. The grease that manufacturers include in your brake set is only meant to be applied on the edges of the pad mounting tabs.
3. Forgetting to make sure that the sliding calipers are clean
Take the bracket off from the body of the caliper and make sure that the guide pins are clean and properly lubricated. If the caliper can’t clamp down or retract properly, you’re opening yourself up to potential brake problems. And you don’t need those kinds of problems in your life.
Dino Crescentini, Co-Founder of DFC, shares his top 3 mistakes to avoid when changing brakes.
Conclusion
The last thing you want is to be cruising down the boulevard and suddenly find that you can’t brake properly. As you know, you can’t parachute out of a car. We encourage you to take note of these potential mistakes when replacing your brakes. Not doing so may result in uneven braking, increased wear and tear, and poor performance. Don’t worry, we got your back.
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