Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 218 / 539
¿Qué mantenimiento debemos hacer a un freno de disco?
What maintenance should we carry out on a disc brake?
- AAñadir líquido de frenos al depósito cada semana.Add brake fluid to the reservoir every week.
- BRevisar el desgaste de las pastillas de freno.Check the wear of the brake pads.
- CEngrasar los discos de freno periódicamente.Grease the brake discs regularly.
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Correct answer
- BRevisar el desgaste de las pastillas de freno.Check the wear of the brake pads.
Explanation
The DGT manual says that in the braking system you must check that the pads or shoes are not worn and are firmly fixed, and that the brake fluid is between the minimum and maximum marks and in good condition. Worn pads make braking less effective.
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