I definitely want to make sure that I can stop when I hit the brakes on the car, but I don’t want to end up broke because I got my brakes fixed. The best way that I’ve found to save money on brake work is to stay on top of it. It’s a lot cheaper to get my pads replaced when they begin to get worn down than it is to replace the whole braking system because I’ve let the entire thing wear out. It’s safer, too. Thankfully, I have also found a great mechanic that helps keep my brakes up to speed for a reasonable price, and he’s taught me some maintenance tips to help me save money. I started this blog about brakes to help people understand how to ensure that they have safe working brakes without spending too much money.