Monthly Archives: July 2023

Some “Braking Advice” from Your Friends at Bucaro Brothers Auto Care It’s obvious to all that your vehicle’s brakes are vital for your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the safety of pedestrians and other drivers. Given their crucial importance, we wanted to share information on some of the more common brake problems and the steps you can take to correct them. 1) Sinking brake pedal Your brake system is a closed system holding brake fluid. The function of the fluid is to transmit the pressure you put on the brake pedal into force on your brakes, slowing or stopping your vehicle. If the pedal sinks to the floor or near the floor when you apply the brakes, there’s probably a leak in the system allowing fluid to escape. The solution for soft brakes is to take your vehicle to your mechanic and have them check the system, locate the leak, and repair or replace the leaking part. 2) ABS warning light is on ABS stands for the automatic braking system that prevents your brakes from locking up in case of emergency braking. In that kind of situation, the ABS pulsates your brakes on and off, and that keeps… Read more

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