Pay Extra Attention To Your Car’s Brakes This Spring
How Does Brake Cleaning and Lubrication Work?
One doesn’t need to be an automotive expert to know that a car’s brakes are the most important safety feature. Winter weather is hard on your vehicle, with the undercarriage and the components held under the vehicle being the most vulnerable. The Downtown Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC Service Department offers an affordable service that can protect a car’s brakes from road salt damage as well as keep the brakes working properly for as long as possible. So, how does brake cleaning and lubrication work? Follow along with us to learn more about this crucial service before you schedule it.
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Brake Cleaning & Lubrication Services
In addition to the accumulation of road salt that naturally occurs around a vehicle’s brakes during the winter, things down there get dirty and grimey just through normal use. The brake cleaning and lubrication service available at our shop specifically attacks all of that brake dust and other dirt to ensure your brakes last as long as they should. There are a few primary elements to braking cleaning:
- General cleaning: Technicians use a specialized brake cleaner solution to break down dust, rust and loose debris from the brake’s pads, rotors and calipers.
- Lubrication: There are several moving parts to any modern braking system. Keeping those parts moving is crucial. Technicians will apply special lubricant to everything that needs motion to operate safely.
- Fluid Check: Brake fluid is what provides the hydraulic power to make brakes work. The final part of any brake service is to ensure the system is appropriately filled.
How Is This Different Than Brake Replacement?
Brake cleaning and lubrication services are not the same thing as a brake replacement. If anything, cleaning and lubricating brakes when necessary is a preventative maintenance measure that will help vehicle owners push out eventual brake replacements as much as possible.
How Often Should Brakes Be Cleaned and Lubricated?
Our team recommends getting your brakes cleaned and lubricated once a year. The best time to do it is when your tires are already coming off the car, like when you’re swapping your winter tires out for spring or summer tires. Additionally, our team recommended getting this service for the following reasons:
- Improved brake performance
- Extended lifespan
- Reduced braking noise
- Cost savings over time
Make an appointment with the Downtown Tyee Service Department today if you need our expert team to take a closer look at the brakes on your car, truck, or SUV.