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Good brakes allow you to drive safely, while bad brakes could lead to an accident. You depend on your brakes to enable you to stop whenever your need to. In time, you may need a brake repair. As your Ford dealer, we'd like to tell you some signs that you need to see us ASAP for repair. more Worn Parts The braking system is a mechanical one, and it's composed of numerous parts. Your brakes must be checked regularly according to your Ford's service schedule to keep the system working efficiently. Parts can jam, wear out, or break, and they need replacement. If any part of the braking system is worn or damaged, your braking system won't work correctly. A brake caliper, for example, can jam. Hydraulic pressure from the brake fluid forces the pins out of each caliper. This action causes the calipers to close on the wheel rotors and stop them from moving. A jammed caliper pin will prevent the caliper from engaging and closing. This prevents the caliper from stopping its rotor. Our highly-trained technicians will examine your system and replace any worn parts. Leaking Brake Fluid A brake fluid leak compromises your braking system. Your brakes depend on this fluid, as it exerts the hydraulic pressure needed for the system to work effectively. Brake fluid can leak from a variety of places, including brake hoses, brake lines, and the brake fluid reservoir. A braking system is pressurized, and a leak will also reduce the pressure in the system. As your braking system loses fluid and pressure, braking will become more challenging. When you step on the brakes, you'll feel a lack of resistance. This lack of resistance is caused by low pressure and fluid. Your brakes will take longer to engage, which could result in an accident. Our technicians are experts at tracing and repairing leaks, and we'll find and fix the problem. Failed Brake Booster As we've seen, your braking system is pressurized. High pressure is essential, as your brakes have to stop the weight of your car when it's moving at speed. Normal strength isn't enough to overcome the pressure in the barking system. This is where the brake booster comes in. The brake booster provides 10x the pressure you exert on the pedal to force the braking system to engage. The booster uses a vacuum system to generate this level of pressure. If the vacuum in the booster is damaged, it can't exert the required pressure, and your brakes won't work. If your brakes aren't working as well as they should, call us right away at Bob Maxey Ford. Image by S. Hermann / F. Richter from Pixabay

Image via Bob Maxey Ford. Routine vehicle inspections are a core part of preventative maintenance. If you schedule regular Ford inspections, our technicians can fine-tune the engine, detect and repair minor faults, and save you a good deal of money in the long term. Let's look at how often you should have an inspection carried out at your local Ford dealership and the many benefits provided to you and your car. more When to Have Your Ford Inspected It's advisable to have a thorough multi-point inspection conducted twice a year. This interval will ensure that most issues are caught early on. You should also have your car inspected before long journeys, such as out-of-state road trips. And if you ever experience a collision, you'll need a technician to make sure everything is still working properly under the hood. How Inspections Prolong Your Car's Lifespan The rate at which cars age depends on how well they're looked after. Vehicle aging is simply an accumulation of wear and tear over time, and preventative maintenance minimizes this rate of wear. When seeking to maximize your car's lifespan, the most important thing to prevent is major faults, especially in the engine, transmission, or another major component. Serious malfunctions typically build slowly over time and, if fixed at an early stage, can often be readily averted. This is why regular inspections are crucial for overall vehicle longevity. Reduce Costs While Enhancing Vehicle Value Routine scheduled maintenance is typically a fraction of the cost of repairing or replacing parts that have worn out prematurely. With periodical inspections, you're doing all that you can to prevent expensive repair jobs from rearing their ugly heads. Furthermore, used car buyers are always keen to know how well the car was cared for. If you keep the receipts from all inspections to show future buyers, you're certain to gain a higher price; your car's value is maintained far better with regular professional attention and tune-ups. Enjoy Significant Safety Benefits Most importantly of all, you're safer on the road in a car that's recently been inspected. When a collision is caused by component failure, the driver rarely knows about the problem beforehand. Inspections ensure that no hazardous hidden fault is slowly developing in your car. Schedule Routine Ford Inspections With Us As with oil changes and tire rotations, it's easiest to manage professional inspections with a regular schedule at your dealership. When you set up a maintenance schedule with us, we'll keep you updated on each necessary service to ensure you don't accidentally forget one. Visit Bob Maxey Ford Detroit in Detroit, MI, today to have a comprehensive multi-point inspection carried out on your car, including a full diagnostic test and engine tune-up.

Image via Bob Maxey Ford. Regular differential service from your Ford dealer is something you should never neglect. Differentials transmit power to the wheels and allows the wheels to spin at different speeds while traction and control is maintained when going through turns. Proper differential care is vital in how well your Ford handles and directly affects your comfort and safety on the road. more Provides Proper Gear Lubrication Your differentials need oil to keep the gears lubricated and wear and excessive heat at bay. Without it, the gears will wear out and seize, which could lock the wheels. This is extremely dangerous and could cause an accident. Change the oil at the Ford recommended maintenance intervals to keep the differentials properly lubricated. Increases Handling and Control Over Your Vehicle How well your Ford handles depends heavily on the differential system. Regular maintenance will ensure the differential system operates correctly, increasing your handling ability through every turn and giving you complete control over your vehicle. Improves Tire Traction on the Road Your Ford needs all the traction it can get to keep you safe behind the wheel. This is why differential checkups from certified Ford technicians are important. When your Ford has traction, your tires will grip the road when going through corners or driving in the rain and snow, limiting the risk of losing control over your vehicle. Enhances Your Safety Behind the Wheel Keeping up with differential maintenance will greatly increase your safety while on the road. Proper lubrication of the differentials will reduce your chances of the gears seizing and the wheels locking while you're driving, making your driving experience safer. Routine differential checks will also increase your Ford's traction and reduce the risk of skidding, losing control, and causing an accident. Ensures You're Driving in Comfort Well-maintained differentials with properly lubricated, smooth-running gears will definitely improve your driving comfort. When the differentials are in good working condition, they reduce vibrations during acceleration, ensuring a much more comfortable and smooth ride. Lowers and Prevents Repair Costs Keeping up with your Ford's scheduled maintenance services will keep the differentials properly lubricated, lowering the chance of any issues that could your vehicle's traction, handling, and, most importantly, your safety. Regular differential checks by our certified technicians will also prevent costly repairs. Our technicians will do the necessary checks, spot problems in their early stages, and expertly take care of any repairs, saving you from expensive repair costs in the future. Regular differential checkups, which includes important maintenance tasks like changing the oil, inspecting the seals, and repairing any leaks, will keep the differentials in top working order. Call us at Bob Maxey Ford in Detroit, MI, today to book a service. Our Ford technicians will take expert care of your differentials for guaranteed safety and performance.