WOMAN KILLS 3 CHILDREN AFTER HER CAR FAILED BRAKE IN ABIA STATE. (GRAPHIC PHOTO. VIEWER DESCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED)

Yesterday, morning was a sad Sunday in Aba, Abia state as a woman driving an SUV had a break failure and crushed to death three (3) children at Redeemed Christian Church located around 103 Omuma  road in Aba, Abia State. 

According to reports, the woman’s car failed brake as she rammed into the kids -crushing them to death in the process. May their souls rest in peace.

That is the essence of regular safety checks of your break.

Vehicle users must do daily checks on your engine oil level, hydraulic oil level, radiator coolant/water level and any other check for optimal efficiency and safety.........................

Check  your  tyre, your  tyre locks/bolts etc 

Ensure that your car mechanic carryout strict evaluation/checks on your brake pads/liners regularly.

HERE IS EVERYTHING BASIC YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRAKES

HOW DO BRAKES WORK ?

Just as your ankle bone is connected to your foot bone, your brake system relies on each connected brake part to function successfully and safely too.

Here’s a quick lesson: By pressing down on the brake pedal, you activate the cylinder that delivers brake fluid to the calipers that then engage your brake pads. Your brake pads then apply pressure to the rotors, creating the friction needed to stop your car. You see, it’s all connected.

All your brake parts work together to perform one important and crucial function: safe and precise stopping power.

WHAT IS A BRAKE INSPECTION?

As a vehicle owner, you need to have a reliable, experienced  and trustworthy mechanic or technicians that not only can spot potential problems, but also have the know-how and precision to restore brake awesomeness in such a way that when they're done, you’ll have total confidence knowing your vehicle brakes.

Brake Inspection includes checking your brake: 

i)  Pads (and/or shoes),                     

ii)  Calipers,                                           

iii)  Rotors  (and/or drums)                   

        iv) Wheel cylinders hardware (springs and adjusters) 

 v)   Hoses, parking brake cables fluid condition, 

vi) Wheel bearings and grease seal's, 

master cylinder fluid exchange etc

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY BRAKES INSPECTED?

A six (6) months interval checkup will not only give you the confidence and guidance of our expert technicians, it will also provide you with the best opportunity to spot the necessary smaller repairs to avoid the bigger and more expensive ones. However, if you are experiencing any warning signals, then a more frequent inspection may be required.

Also, its advisable that you consult your owner’s manual for specific brake inspection intervals for your particular make and model.

WHAT ARE BRAKE PADS?

Brake pads are the parts that contact your rotors and cause friction in order to stop your car.

WHAT’S A ROTOR?

The rotor is directly connected to each tire. To stop your car, the rotor must stop spinning. It stops spinning by friction created by the brake pad.

WHAT’S  A  CALIPER?

The caliper applies pressure and activates brake pads so the pads create contact with the rotors. The caliper requires brake fluid in order to function properly.

WHAT EXACTLY IS BRAKE FLUID?

Brake fluid is a crucial element needed to make your brakes operate successfully. When pressure is generated in the brake fluid lines, energy is distributed to your brake parts so they can perform their main job — stopping your car. 

If you have a brake fluid leak, your car could take longer to stop or, worse, won’t stop at all. If your vehicle has no brake fluid, you’re brakes won’t even operate. And that’s a scary situation we’d never wish on anybody.