Why You Should Replace Your Brakes Before Summer Vacation

Summer in Australia brings the opportunity for plenty of outdoor fun and travel. However, the extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on your car. That's why it's essential to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for this season before taking off on any adventures. One of the key components you need to consider is the brakes. If you haven't had the brakes replaced yet, now's the time to do that. Without brake repairs, your risk of accidents and injuries increases during the summer. Here are four problems that can affect your brakes this summer. 

Increased Traffic Congestion

If you're heading out on vacation this summer, you need to think about traffic congestion. Congested highways can lead to increased stop-and-go traffic. Unfortunately, stop-and-go traffic can put a lot of pressure on your brakes.

In fact, stop-and-go traffic can cause your brakes to overheat. If that happens, you won't have the stopping power you need in an emergency. Make sure your car is ready for traffic this summer. Get your brakes replaced before you head out on vacation. 

High Temperature Deterioration

Australia's scorching summer temperatures can have adverse effects on your vehicle's brakes. Heat can accelerate the deterioration of your brake pads and rotors. This reduces their effectiveness and increases the risk of accidents.

When you replace your brakes before summer, you can minimize the impact of high temperatures on your vehicle's braking system. This ensures optimal performance and reliable stopping power

Increased Vehicle Towing Weight

If you're going to be towing a trailer or caravan this summer, start your vacation with a brake inspection. If your brakes are worn down, get them replaced before start towing your trailer or caravan. The added weight can put extra strain on your car and can increase the pressure on your brakes. If your brakes are worn out, they could overheat while you're towing the extra weight. Avoid that risk. Replace your brakes before you tow anything this summer. 

Limited Access to Auto Repair Centers

If you're heading to the outback on vacation this summer, don't leave until you replace your brakes. Brake repair shops can be hard to find when you're traveling through remote locations. Not only that, but cell phone reception can be non-existent in some areas of the outback.

If your brakes give out, you might not be able to find service for the repairs. Because there's limited access to auto repair centers in remote areas of Australia, you should replace your brakes before you go on vacation this summer. 

Long-Distance Brake Overheating

When it comes to long-distance road trips, you want to start your trip with new brakes. That's especially important if you plan to cover a lot of miles every day. Driving long distances can cause your brakes to heat up. If they overheat from extended use, your brakes could fail.

Unfortunately, brake failure can increase your risk of injuries. If you haven't replaced your brakes in a while, take care of that before you head out on a long-distance vacation this summer. 

Worn-Out Brake Components

If you have worn-out brake components on your vehicle, don't wait to replace the brakes this summer. There are a lot of components to your vehicle's brake system. Some of those components include pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines and brake fluid reservoirs.

If any of those components are damaged or worn out, your brakes could fail while you're on vacation. You can protect your car and your family by replacing worn-out brake components right away. 

Don't get stuck this summer. Before you leave on vacation, give Stopmaster Brake Service Pty Ltd a call. We're here to make sure your brakes are ready for the road.