Your brake system is your foremost safety feature that ensures the safe handling and maneuvering of your vehicle on the road. When your brakes are in poor condition, you should schedule brake service at your Chevy dealer right away.
The various components of your Chevy’s brake system include brake pads, rotors, brake discs, brake fluid, and more. Since many of these parts are worn down with regular driving, you will need to schedule complete service at regular intervals to ensure your brakes perform correctly. During complete service, all elements of your vehicle’s brake system will be checked and replaced.
The two most common brake components replaced during your complete service are the brake pads and brake fluid. Brake pads press against the wheel to slow down the vehicle when you press the brake pedal, while brake fluid is the messenger that converts brake pedal force into pressure that stops your car.
When Do You Need New Brake Pads?
It’s common wisdom to replace the brake pads for your Chevy vehicle every 30,000 to 35,000 miles, which is usually every three or so years for the average driver. Of course, your driving habits and driving environment can have an impact on how frequently you need new brake pads. If you spend most of your time on the highway with minimal time in low-speed traffic, you may only need new brake pads every 80,000 miles.
Ideally, you should schedule brake pad replacement and brake fluid replacement before you notice significant performance issues. When you replace your brake pads before the pads are worn to the metal, you can avoid costly damage. Common signs for urgent brake maintenance include:
Noisy or Vibrating Brakes
Early warning signs of brake issues typically include loud or vibrating brakes. Your brakes may grind or squeal when the brake pads are worn down because of the exposed metal of the brake rotors. Vibrating brakes may occur when brake pads are wearing unevenly or if brake rotors are rough.
Poor Brake Performance
A marked change in the performance of your brakes is another sign to take your Chevy to the dealership. If you notice that it’s taking longer to bring your vehicle to a complete stop, it’s likely that your brake pads are wearing too low or there isn’t enough brake fluid in your vehicle. If your vehicle has low brake fluid, you may notice a change in how your brake pedal feels.
A comprehensive check for your vehicle’s brakes will ensure you can bring your Chevy to a complete stop or perform emergency braking maneuvers to avoid an accident when you’re on the road. Book your service appointment at Ed Martin Chevrolet in Anderson, IN.
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