How to Save Money on Your Brakes Without Cutting Any Unnecessary Corners

Posted: Oct 15, 2015
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

Failing to keep up with auto maintenance is a guaranteed way to cause headaches down the line. But that doesn’t mean you can’t reduce the costs of maintenance. Here are 3 ways to save money on your car’s brakes.

1. Keep up with maintenance: Failing to do so can result in damage to expensive parts, leaving you with a hefty bill. For instance, it’s easy to overlook replacing your brake fluid, but if you do this over a long time, you could damage the proportioning valve, the calipers, or the brake lines. Replacement parts could cost more than $1,000, while having your brake system bled would typically be less than $100.
2. Always use quality parts: It’s tempting to opt for cheap parts, but the truth is inferior parts will fail much quicker than their branded counterparts. For example, cheap rotors might cost $30, while quality rotors are closer to $60, but if you need to replace the cheaper ones three times as often, you’ve already lost what you thought you’d saved.
3. Modify your driving habits: More than anything else, changing how you drive can save a ton of money on your brakes. Don’t stop abruptly, slow down earlier, and don’t ride the brakes. These simple things will go a long way in making your vehicle last longer.

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