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Can repeated hard braking damage your car?
Some of my friends have told me that I'm a hard braker when I'm behind the wheel. I don't think I am. However, they also say that this may damage my car. Is that true?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“When you brake hard, you don’t necessarily damage your car, but you definitely wear out certain components prematurely.
Your brake pads and brake rotors won’t last as long due to repeated hard braking, but that’s not all that gets damaged. Other issues include:
- Significant wear on your anti-lock braking system
- Significant wear on your tires
- Damage to your driveshaft
The best idea to curb these issues is to change your braking habits. Slowly brake into stops to reduce wear and always pay attention to the road to avoid suprise hard-breaking. This will help your car last longer, and you may not need to purchase a
used car warranty
to help maintain you car. By changing your braking habits, you could save yourself money!If you want to look into other ways to save money on your car, it’s a good idea to re-evaluate your car insurance policy every six months. It could be you’re overpaying for your policy and not even know! Try using the
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