Getting your brakes inspected and serviced is a key part of your vehicle’s regularly-scheduled maintenance. After all, the brake system is possibly the most important component of your car, and keeping it in top condition is essential to keeping you safe on the Fairmont roads. One of the elements of brake maintenance is a process called “bleeding,” which refers to the releasing of air and contaminant particles that are trapped in your brake system. While you can bring your car to a service center like Dan Cava's GMC to bleed your brakes, you can also do it yourself from home if you want! It’s a time-consuming process–especially if you haven’t done it before–but it’s not especially difficult if you know what steps to follow. We’ve organized all the relevant information on how to bleed brake lines in the guide below.
Bleeding your brakes isn’t always a well-known part of vehicle maintenance, but it’s very important. As you drive your car around Morgantown, your brake fluid will start to wear out and absorb water. Air and excess brake fluid can also seep into the brake system, which can cause the brake pedal to feel “soft” or “spongy” when you press down, lessening the effectiveness of your brakes. If you let it go on for too long, and too much air and fluid gets trapped in your brake system, it could start to cause serious danger on the road. When you bleed the brakes, it removes all of these contaminants and returns your brake pedal to its normal firmer feel.
If you’ve decided you want to bleed your brakes from home, the first thing you should do is gather the necessary materials. Find someone to help you and get ahold of brake fluid, a box-end wrench, a fluid holder, and tubing. Then, just follow these steps:
If you don’t want to bleed your brakes yourself, go ahead and schedule a service appointment with Dan Cava's GMC and we’ll get everything taken care of for you. Feel free to contact our office with any questions, or to learn more about the services we offer!
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