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(302) 475-4567
1801 Foulk Road

Wilmington, DE 19810
 
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Parking Brakes

Question: Why do parking brakes need to be serviced/adjusted?

Answer: Parking brakes are an essential for safety. Parking brakes are used more in manual transmission vehicles than in automatic transmission vehicles. Every time the vehicle is parked, the parking brake is engaged to keep the vehicle from rolling away. It is also imperative to have a fully-functional parking brake in the case of an emergency or if your vehicle’s regular hydraulic brakes completely fail. Parking brakes are rarely used in an automatic transmission vehicle. However, unused parking brakes can lead to rusted/corroded cables and, eventually, an inoperable parking brake. That is why it is important to use the parking brake when you park your vehicle, especially on hills, to keep the parking brake’s cables in good condition.

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Foulk Road Automotive/Exxon in Wilmington, DE

Foulk Road Automotive/Exxon is the leading auto repair shop serving the Wilmington, DE, Greenville, DE, and Talleyville, DE region. We're a AAA-Approved Repair Facility and NAPA AutoCare Center. All of our auto repairs are performed by ASE-certified technicians with a great attention to detail and quality. You can trust that your repair will be done well and affordable. In addition to servicing your automotive repair and maintenance needs, we also offer a huge selection of tires from leading name brands. Call us or schedule your appointment online with us today!

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