Imagine that you are driving along and something drops out of the back of the truck in front of you. Stomping on the brake is the most obvious reaction, but if your brakes are not working properly, stopping may be out of the question. At Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick we will inspect your brakes and make sure you have the opportunity to maintain them correctly.
The kinetic energy produced by a car in motions means it probably won’t stop on a dime, especially if you are traveling at highway speed. However, if your car’s brakes are well maintained, you should be able to avoid a collision, or at least prevent one from being as intense as it would be without brakes.
A working brake system includes brake pads that, when applied with pressure to the rotor creates friction to aid in stopping the vehicle. Have your brakes checked routinely to make sure you can stop when necessary.