*source:  sbcautocenter.com

Inspecting your brakes on a regular basis is a great habit to develop. Most experts advise a check up or maintenance of the brakes twice or more a year or if possible, every 30,000 miles.  This is because continuous use of worn brakes will likely cause extra damage, unnecessary risks, and more money out of your pocket.  With this, prevention is the key and you can potentially save a lot of money by simply inspecting your brakes.

Familiarize Yourself

 
Before you can go and start doing any routine check-ups and maintenance on your car’s brakes, you must first familiarize yourself with the components and how they actually work.  Get to know what the components are and how they function and affect each other—find out what’s normal.  From the brake pads, brake rotors...