Five Common Causes Of Brake Failure

Brake failure in a vehicle could be dangerous as it can lead in most cases, to serious injury and death. However, many of such failures would have been prevented if the driver had listened to the warning signals concerning the causes.

Below are five most common causes of brake failure.  

Negligence of the owner
Brakes, like many other parts of an automobile, have a limited lifespan and should be occasionally inspected for wear. Although many brands of brake pads and shoes boast a long life, this estimate is based on standard driving patterns. If you find yourself constantly stopping and going in cities or neighborhoods, the life of the brake pads and shoes will be greatly reduced. Owners neglect usually leads to  brake failure.

Overheating brake pads
Overheating brake pads are among the common causes of brake failure. Brake pads can overheat due to excessive use and become hard or brittle. This hardening decreases the ability of the pads to properly grip the wheel rotor disk, increasing the distance necessary to stop the car/

 Damaged rotor disks
Damaged or “scored” rotor disks on the wheel can decrease the life of your brake pads, making stopping more difficult. Have your rotor disks smoothed or “turned” by a trained mechanic when your brake pads are replaced.

Leaking hydraulic fluid
Oil or other hydraulic fluid can leak from your car’s engine or brake lines. If you find stopping has become difficult, have your brakes inspected to rule out any contamination from a leaking hydraulic line.

Overloading your automobile
Overloading any automobile will change its ability to stop and can potentially damage the braking system and this is one of the common causes of brake failure in Nigeria. Only load your car as suggested by the owner’s manual.

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