Duke here and I love taking breaks during my busy day of chasing squirrels. A light goes on in my dog brain saying it's time to take a break and slow down. Something similar with your car, a brake warning light pops up on your dash. Do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what is it? You're not sure. One reason is that it could mean many different things. So today, there is no braking and we are going full speed into the brake warning light. Let's get barkin'!
It could be something simple, such as forgetting to release the parking brake. Easy fix, you're on the road in seconds. Alternatively, it could indicate a problem with your anti-lock brake system. That is a pretty complex symphony of speed sensors, computers, and wiring, and sometimes things get a little out of whack. You could have a defective sensor or some wiring may have gotten damaged or come loose. A trained technician at Allied Auto Works with special equipment can sort it all out.
It's also possible you have low brake fluid. Several factors could cause that. One simple reason is that your brake pads have worn down. Replacing them could solve the problem. Another possibility is that you have a leak in your brake system. That could be serious. If your brake fluid level gets really low, your stopping power goes down along with it, and a vehicle that can't stop is a safety hazard to you and others on the road.
Of all the warning lights on your instrument panel, pay attention to the brake warning light. If it arrives, please come over to Allied Auto Works very soon. A vehicle is great when it's moving. However, if it cannot be stopped, that is a disaster waiting to happen.
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Here is my quote for this week,
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop" — Confucius.
Duke
Allied Auto Works
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Los Altos, CA 94024
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