3 Reasons to Visit Our Brake Shop Before Spring

Spring is a good time of year to schedule car maintenance. More specifically, it’s a good time to make an appointment at our brake shop near West Union, IA.

It’s more important than ever to ensure your brakes are in working order. Learn why brake maintenance during this time of year is a smart move.

1. Service Your Brakes After a Wet Winter

The roads tend to be wetter and more slippery during winter. Wet roads force your brakes to work harder. Now that winter is about to end, it’s a good idea to have a technician examine your brakes to ensure they’re in operable condition. Wet and slippery roads can carry over into early spring, so brakes need to have optimal stopping distance.

2. Prevent Further Wear and Tear

Though it varies between models, brake pads generally need to be replaced every 50,000 miles. Your rotors need to be replaced every 70,000 miles.

However, even if you haven’t reached these mileage figures, your car may still have early signs of brake wear. Factors like repeatedly slamming on the brakes, hauling heavy loads, and braking while moving downhill can all stress our your brake system.

3. Brake Service Protects Your Tires

Worn brakes indirectly affect your tires. When brakes become less responsive, you may find yourself slamming on the brake pedal more often. Repeated hard braking also taxes the tires, causing them to become misaligned or unbalanced. It can also lead to uneven tread wear. Brake maintenance, therefore, also preserves your tires and keeps their treads intact.

Schedule a brake inspection at Brown’s Elkader Chevrolet Buick. While a technician services your car, head on over to our inventory to browse our current lineup and check out models like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.