Brake maintenance is essential for the health of your brake system, and it can even delay the necessity of repairs. However, eventually, even the best-maintained brakes need to be repaired. If you’re not sure whether you need to schedule a brake repair at your local Chevy dealer, you’re in the right place.
You may need to bring your Buick or Chevy in for a brake job if your brake light is on. Sometimes, when your brake light comes on, you just need to bring your vehicle in for an inspection because there is something wrong with the wiring or a fuse blew, but there is nothing wrong with your brakes. However, in other cases, a repair is necessary.
A brake job may also be necessary if you hear a grinding sound when you depress your brake pedal. This may indicate nothing more than a small amount of debris trapped within your brake caliper housing. However, a grinding sound may also indicate that your brake pads are so worn that they are forming grooves in your brake rotor.
What If I Smell Something Burning?
If you smell something burning while you’re driving, you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. If the burning smell comes after you brake hard repeatedly and one of your wheels is smoking, there is a possibility that your brake caliper is stuck.
Whether you see smoke coming from one of your wheels or not, make sure you completely release your parking brake and give your brakes ample time to cool off. Often, a burning smell indicates the boiling of brake fluid, and if too much brake fluid boils off, your entire brake system can fail.
Why You Should Visit Your Local Chevy Dealer for a Brake Repair
You should bring your Chevy or Buick to your local dealer for a brake job because we will do a lot more than just fix your brakes. We will inspect the entire system, including the rotors and calipers, realigning anything that is misaligned. Furthermore, we will ensure that your brake calipers do not need to be replaced.
If your brake light is on or you hear grinding sounds when you depress your brakes, there is a very good chance that it is time for a brake job to be performed by a certified Chevy technician. You also may need to bring your vehicle in for a brake job if have a feeling that something smells wrong. If you suspect there is something wrong with your brakes, contact us today at Minnesota Motor Company to schedule a service appointment.
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