Brake Maintenance

If one brake pad is wearing faster than the other, something on that corner of the car is not releasing properly. The caliper is failing to retract, so that pad keeps light contact with the rotor while you drive, and it grinds away at road speed instead of braking speed. On a BMW, the usual … Read more

To test brake fluid with a moisture tester, park the car level with the engine off and cool, dip the tester’s probe into the reservoir without touching the sides, wipe it, dip it again, and wait for the reading. On most pen-style meters, anything at or above 2% moisture means schedule a flush, and 3% … Read more