Brake Fluid Service at Stanley Ford Sweetwater
Your vehicle has a lot of moving parts, but when you’re looking to slow down, all the work is placed on your brakes. Without proper fluid maintenance though, you may find that your brakes lack the power to fully stop your vehicle, as they slowly become spongy and unresponsive. When you need to fix the problem quickly around
Abilene,
Sweetwater, or
Roscoe, you can bring your vehicle to Stanley Ford Sweetwater, where our mechanics will have you quickly squared away.
Your Brake Lines and Fluid
Modern vehicles come packed to the brim with safety features that can do everything from keeping you in your lane, to automatically stopping your vehicle. As engineers invent more and more ways to keep you safe, however, these features will never be quite as effective as your brakes. You rely on your brakes constantly, so you’re going to want to make sure that they’re receiving a proper fluid change. The fluid inside of your brake lines is integral to the health of your brakes, as it’s where you’ll keep all the hydraulic pressure. This pressure can be applied to your brakes when you begin to slow down, helping you come to a halt even when you’re moving at high speeds.
Maintaining Healthy Fluid
Your oil isn’t expected to last more than a couple thousand miles before it needs a change. Your brake fluid can go much longer, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t need maintenance. When particulates or air enter your system, you’re going to begin to experience multiple problems, as the hydraulic pressure within your lines may be thrown off entirely. Normally, an icon will pop up on your dashboard, but if you’re worried about the state of your fluid, you can easily open your hood and take a look at your master cylinder reservoir. If your fluid level is low, or you find that it’s incredibly dark, you’re going to want to schedule a service with Stanley Ford Sweetwater. Your brakes are your lifeline when you’re driving, so you won’t want to skip any steps when it comes to making sure they’re functioning correctly.
Your Fluid Change
Getting your brake fluid changed comes with a few other perks as well, as our mechanics will be sure to check for any possible contaminants. When other fluids make their way into your system via leaks or other avenues, your brake lines may have trouble working their magic. If any problems are detected, your entire system will be cleaned before any new fluid is added, making sure that your new batch lasts as long as possible. Your system will also be checked for any corrosion or leaks, which may cause problems later down the road. By getting ahead of these problems, you may be able to save on both money and time, as you won’t have to worry about emergency repairs. When you’re getting your fluid changed at Stanley Ford Sweetwater, you may want to also consider getting your other fluids changed, so that you can easily keep track of your mileage. This allows you to have an easy schedule, where you’ll know exactly when each fluid needs its next service.
