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OAKVILLE 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€" The same friction that brakes use to stop a vehicle‘s wheels also causes brake components to wear out and need replacement. Don‘t forget the brakes HAC suggests having brakes checked annually by a qualified techniâ€" cian as part of a broader maintenance and safety inspection. As brakes cannot be thoroughly inspected without removing the wheels, motorists should specifically ask for this service. he Hamilton Automobile Club says that good brakesâ€"are crucial to keeping a vehicle under conâ€" trol when driving on snow or ice covâ€" ered roads. 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 Economy Great Value 7Light'h'uck\lan All Season Radial Snow Tires All Season Radials 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. ad weather can leave motorists stranded if they don‘t prepare their vehicles for harsh operatâ€" ing environments, the Hamilton Automobile Club reports. increase. B vice calls, suggestions * Inspect 3 halte P155/80R13 P165/B0R13 P185/80R13 P195/75R14 P205/75R14 Bad weather can leave motorists stranded Whitewall Size 297 Speers Road (at Dorval) 845â€"4227 $41.00 49.00 57.00 59.00 68.00 71.00 Price P155/B80R13 P165/B0R13 P185/75R14 P195/75R14 P205/75R15 P15/75R15 Whitewall Size Tuneâ€"ups, 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. f brakâ€" en en enc n e e GOODZYEAR 7 > Ultra Grip N $52.00 60.00 67.00 70.00 77.00 82.00 Price * Make doubleâ€"checking for your car key an automatic part of exiting your vehicle. * As part of a normal maintenance rouâ€" * 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. : 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 ing that is needed 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. w__Â¥_Â¥_ _i N _L OT4H¥£0£U m‘.m uces N ~ CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE _ GEO_INC. . 547 TRAFALGAR RD., AT THE 0.E.W. OAKVILLE | $106.00 215/85R16 8 Py OBL _ 112.00 225/75R16 8 Ply BSL _ 124.00 875R165 8 Py OBL _ 125.00 235/85R16 10 Py OBL â€" 126.00 245/75R16 10 Py BSL _ 136.00 Size Workhorse 303 Upper Middle Road E. 338â€"0011 Price Offer vald for most cars and light fucks at portcipating retailers unil Oc 29, 1994. This service includes: :R 2. sn l Change engine oil, replace oil filter, and lubricate Topâ€"up all fluids, including brake, windshield, differential, transmission, and power steering. « â€" Rotate all four tires, and adjust air pressure. . Tighten all belts. 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. 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. 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. that come from wheels when the brakes BRAKE LINES. Steel brake tubing running from the master cylinder to all four wheels should be inspected for leaks caused by damage and rust. MASTER CYLINDER. Brake fluid reservoir should be checked periodicalâ€" ly to ensure proper fluid level. Some common brake system comâ€" ponents and maintenance requirements follow: tine, check the fluid level in the master cylinder once a month and add the fluid specified in the vehicle owner‘s manual. @Goodwrench * Oil change (up to 5 litres) * Oil filter ?Genuine GM approved parts) * Lube all grease fittings hinges * Check front wheel drive axle boots * Check all fluid levels report leaks