Brakes are one of the car parts that you need to replace most often. The friction with your wheels means you should change them about every 50,000 miles; however, your driving habits will extend their life or significantly shorten it. To save money on replacements from your local car parts store, eliminate these bad habits.

Driving Choices That Wear Out This Car Part

1. Riding the Brake

Holding the brake down while the gas is on or the car is still moving grinds down the brake pads. If you spend a lot of time driving downhill, learning how to coast in a controlled way, such as by shifting to a lower gear will save you money. Also, you should never have your right foot on the gas and your left on the brake; use one foot to ensure you never engage both at once.

2. Neglecting Maintenance

As brake fluid gets older, it accumulates moisture. Water in the brake line corrodes your brake system as well as the seals keeping the fluid in place. To avoid this, you need regular trips to an auto repair store to change the brake fluid every four to five years.

3. Braking at the Wrong Time

If you brake too soon, you will end up using them more often than necessary. It's often possible to coast to a stop instead if you have enough space between your vehicle and the next. On the other hand, going too fast and leaving braking until the last moment means you'll have to slam hard on the brakes, wearing them out quicker.

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