Some car parts, such as the air conditioner, wouldn’t put you in immediate danger if they failed. Your brakes are another matter. For the sake of your road safety, always prioritize Chevy brake maintenance.
Maintaining Your Chevy Brake System: Your Safety Comes First
Replace Your Brake Pads
As the softest brake components, brake pads usually need to be replaced most frequently. Brake pads typically last 30,000 to 40,000 miles, although a commuter who gets stuck in traffic daily might need replacements every 20,000 miles. By contrast, someone who drives mostly on the highway may get 60,000 miles or more from their pads. It’s a good idea to inspect your pads often and listen for squealing noises while braking, which indicates a worn-out pad.
Replace Your Rotor Discs
Rotor discs are tougher than pads and tend to last longer. As a rotor ages, it thins and weakens. Aging, warping, and damaged rotors can sometimes cause pulsing brake pedal vibrations: a sure sign one of your rotors needs to go.
Flush Your Brake Fluid
You’ll need to flush and refresh your brake fluid every two or three years. This fluid sustains hydraulic pressure inside the brake lines, so leaking or deteriorating fluid can diminish the car’s brake force. A brake fluid leak would also make the brake pedal feel spongy.
Schedule Brake Inspections
Your brakes must be inspected two or three times a year, ideally by a Chevrolet expert. Our technicians can examine each part, including the brake lines and hoses. They’ll top up or flush the brake fluid and update you on the condition of each brake pad and rotor.
Coast To Slow Your Car
When you see a corner, speed bump, red light, or traffic jam ahead, ease off the gas, which allows rolling resistance to slow your car. This minimizes your use of the brake pedal and keeps your brakes in better shape. On downward slopes, you can use engine braking to similar effect. Engine braking uses the engine’s compression to slow your car.
Let Us Handle Your Chevy Brake Maintenance for You
The brakes of each car are slightly different, which is why it’s wise to hire Chevy technicians to service yours. Our specialists have extensive experience working on all Chevy models, and can ensure more efficient and reliable service.
Bring your Chevy to Hank Graff Chevrolet in Davison, MI, today for comprehensive brake service.
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