Oakville Beaver, 19 Oct 1994, p. 57

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| OAKVILLE Don‘t forget the brakes HAC suggests having brakes checked annually by a qualified techniâ€" as part of a broader maintenance and safety inspection. As brakes cannot be thoroughly inspected without remoying the wheels, motorists should specifically ask for this service. £ The same friction that brakes use to stop a vehicle‘s wheels also causes brake components to wear out and need replacement. HAC‘s Emergency Road Service professionals usually can predict when the busiest times for breakdowns will be. For example, more motorists call for help during extreme cold and/or wet conditions. Bad weather, especially if accompanied by extreme temperatures, is a sure sign that road service calls will _ By practicing good driving habits, motorists can make their brakes last longer and reduce repair expenses. When stopping, slow the vehicle gradâ€" ually instead of stopping suddenly. It also is a good idea not to ride brakes on steep hills. Downshifting helps slow the car and limits the amount of brakâ€" Bad weather can leave motorists stranded Breakdowns occur when the antifreeze runs low or is weak, oil changes are delayed, and belts and hoses age beyond their intended life span. Worn tires are another common problem. he Hamilton Automobile Club says that good brakes are crucial to keeping a vehicle under conâ€" trol when driving on snow or ice covâ€" ered roads. ad weather can leave motorists stranded if they don‘t prepare their vehicles for harsh operatâ€" ing environments, the Hamilton Automobile Club reports. Economy Great Value Light Truck Van All Season Radial Snow Tires All Season Radials Whitewall Size P155/80R13 P165/80R13 P185/80R13 P195/75R14 P205/75R 14 P215/75R15 297 Speers Road (at Dorval) 845â€"4227 $41.00 49.00 57.00 59.00 68.00 71.00 Price Whitewall Size P155/80R13 P165/80R13 P185/75R14 P195/75R14 P205/75R15 P215/75R15 Tuneups, Shocks, Brakes, Alignment, Oil, Lube Filter Earn AIR MILES travel miles on all Goodyear tires and service including the great values listed in this ad. Tire Sale ends Oct. 29, 1994. Call for additional sizes. Retailers may sell for less. Ask for details on our new credit payment system. 0O D Ultra Grip N increase. Based on a review of road serâ€" vice calls, HAC makes the following suggestions for avoiding problems: *« Inspect your vehicle‘s fluids, tires, belts and hoses once a week. * Have mechanical problems taken care of as soon as they are noticed. * Don‘t let aged cars or vehicles with older batteries sit unused for several days. * Keep an extra unmarked car key in your purse or wallet and keep a spare key at home where it can be easily retrieved. /~ UVIAZUOO e000000 0000000000 0000000 * Make doubleâ€"checking for your car key an automatic part of exiting your vehicle. * As part of a normal maintenance rouâ€" $52.00 60.00 67.00 70.00 77.00 82.00 ing that is needed Often the first sign of worn wheels is a brake pedal that seems to require more pressure to stop the vehicle. Scraping, squeaking or chirping noises Whitewall Size P155/80R13 P165/80R13 P185/75R14 P195/75R14 P195/70R14 P15/7315 Price Economy All Season Our Best All Season Performance All Aqua Channel Tire Aqua Channel Tire Season Radial With for Improved Wet for Wet Traction Dual Aqua Channels Weather Traction for Outstanding Wet J _\ V V 1 N_ L. m-zdzu l'f.ififi:";m e W X, 547 TRAFALGAR RII., AT T HE QE. W I)AI(W.I.E I Size 235/75R15 6 Py OW â€" $106.00 215/85R16 8 Py OBL _ 112.00 225/75R16 8 Ply BSL _ 124.00 875R165 8 Py 12500 235/85R16 10 Ply OBL 126.00 245/75R16 10 Ply BSL 136.00 $56.00 63.00 77.00 79.00 84.00 96.00 Price P175/70¢13 P185/70R¢13 P185/70R14 P205/70R14 P205/70R15 P215/70R¢15 Blackwall Size Price 303 Upper Middle Road E. 338â€"0011 Offer valid for most cors and light trucks at portiipating retaiers untl Oct. 29, 1994. Fall Back To Basics Package This service includes: 1. 2. Change engine oil, replace oil filter, and lubricate Topâ€"up all fluids, including brake, windshield, differential, transmission, and power stzering. 3. Rotate all four tires, and adjust air pressure. 4. Tighten all belts. 5. 6 7 Provide a 4 litre jug of windshield washer fluid. . _ Analyse battery charge and clean as required. . Inspect front and rear brakes and clean as required. $93.00 97.00 100.00 110.00 117.00 122.00 Sale Price reservoir should be checked periodicalâ€" ly to ensure proper fluid level. BRAKE LINES. Steel brake tubing running from the master cylinder to all four wheels should be inspected for leaks caused by damage and rust. Some common brake system comâ€" ponents and maintenance requirements follow: BRAKE HOSES. Rubber brake hoses running from the brake lines to the brake calipers and wheel cylinders should be inspected for wear and crackâ€" ing. tine, check the fluid level in the master cylinder once a month and add the fluid specified in the vehicle owner‘s manual. that come from wheels when the brakes are applied is another sign of potentialâ€" ly excessive brake wear. A vehicle that pulls to the left or right when brakes are applied could also mean trouble. P195/60R14 85H P195/60R15 87H P205/65R15 92H P205/60R15 90H P215/65R15 95H P215/60R16 94H Blackwall Size 485H $126.00 58 59H 590H 595H 6.94H 131.00 137.00 140.00 142.00 138.00 Sale Price cenTIFIED auro sence @ Goodwrench Bc LININGS AND PADS. Brake comâ€" ponents that create friction and dissipate heat should be checked for uneven or excessive wear. Glazing or saturation from brake fluid or grease are other potential problems. PARKING BRAKES. Emergency Offer valid with this coupon only at KERR CADILLAC PONTIAC BUICK INC. bearings should be inspected and lubriâ€" cated as part of an annual brake check. Seals should be inspected for a proper or parking brake should be inspected and, if necessary, adjusted.

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