How do you know if you need new brakes?

When you're scheduling service for your vehicle, your initial priority should always be to guarantee that your car's safety features are in good shape. There are specific elements that go into making your car trustworthy, and a critical piece are the brakes. If your vehicle requires brake repairs, putting off an appointment might ultimately result in a very unsafe circumstance. 

If your brakes are acting strangely, have them checked out right away by a professional technician at Knoepfler Chevrolet for brake maintenance. Easily schedule an appointment online or by phone at 712-279-7160. 

Here are some telling signals that you are in need of brake repair:

• Brakes that feel mushy or "squishy" whenever you press down on the brake pedal.
• The car drags to one side while you're applying the brakes.
• The steering wheel shakes when you are braking.
• Brakes that seem to pulse as you brake.
• The whole vehicle rattles when the brakes are applied.
• A screeching sound occurs while braking.

If you happen to be experiencing any one of these issues, you should get your car or truck into Knoepfler Chevrolet to get a brake assessment immediately. We provide expert brake maintenance, and we look forward to helping get your car restored to its top condition.

How often do I need to get new brakes?

For some facets of your car's servicing, there's a fixed routine and timeline of when you can plan to need servicing; oil changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections each have a specific mileage when they're essential. In terms of your brakes, however, there isn't any set service schedule, which means you will have to depend on your personal knowledge of your vehicle or the expertise of a Knoepfler Chevrolet brake repair professional to find out if maintenance is required. 

How regularly you'll need brake repairs may be impacted by the amount you drive and where you drive. For example, if you drive merely 5,000 miles annually, but it's mainly in heavily populated regions with stop-and-go-traffic, your brakes will likely need replacing sooner than someone who drives 25,000 miles annually on the spacious IA freeways. Contact the staff at Knoepfler Chevrolet with any questions or to schedule an appointment.