Have You Been Ignoring That Sound Coming From Your Brakes?
How Do You Know If You Need New Brakes?
Automotive brakes are more effective and more reliable than ever before. In order to always be able to trust that your braking system is functioning normally, you need to make sure they get the attention they need when they need it. So, how do you know if you need new brakes? It’s rare for a car’s brakes to fail without warning. They are designed to let the driver know that something needs to be done. We asked some of our expert service technicians about the signs someone should visit the Downtown Tyee Service Department. Let’s see what they came up with.
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Signs Your Brakes Must Be Replaced
As we said earlier, it’s pretty rare for brakes to stop working without warning. In fact, modern automotive brakes are designed to let drivers know something needs attention. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it’s time to bring your vehicle to a qualified repair centre, like the one at Downtown Tyee Chevrolet. Some signs your brakes need some attention include:
- Squealing, grinding or crunching sounds while braking
- You feel vibrations in the brake pedal or steering wheel
- It takes longer to stop the vehicle
- Vehicle pulls to one side while braking
- The brake pedal feels soft
- A burning smell is present while braking
- Warning light activates
How Often Should Brakes Be Replaced?
Every vehicle has different maintenance intervals. Broadly speaking, most passenger cars, SUVs or trucks need to have their brakes looked at every 40,000 km to 100,000 km, depending on the make, model, or the environment in which you normally drive.Â
If it has been a while since your car, truck or SUV has been in for service, you can make an appointment with the Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Service Department today.