At the very core of your vehicle’s stopping power and your passengers’ safety are brake pads that apply the force that stops your vehicle. Brake pads do a really tough job handling tremendous pressure, friction, and heat. Because of how brake pads are made, they will eventually break down to the point of no return. If your Brake Pads wear down this badly, you might not be able to stop your vehicle when you need to. It is also important to note that front brake pads can wear out faster on some front-wheel-drive vehicles while the rear brake pads on trucks that do heavy towing will wear out faster. The best way to know what brake pads need replacement is with an expert certified Chevrolet technician that knows your vehicle inside and out.
When your braking system has a problem, there are several telltale signs that signal a need for a brake system inspection and Brake Pad Replacement Service as needed. If you have any of the following signs of a brake system problem, it is important that you never ignore the warning signs and get your vehicle serviced immediately:
If you have any of these warning signs, then you are also risking your safety with a faulty braking system. The best thing to do is schedule a Brake Pad Replacement Service that corrects the problem.
At Gregg Young Chevrolet of Norwalk, we are within driving distance of West Des Moines, Indianola, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, Waukee, Clive, Windsor Heights, Winterset, and the many other communities throughout the greater Des Moines area. That means if you live in our area and drive a Chevrolet, the region’s finest automotive services including Brake Pad Replacement Service is always ready to be taken care of by an expert certified Chevrolet technician that knows your vehicle inside and out.
