Brake Maintenance

Brakes are a normal wear item for any vehicle and will eventually need replacing. Many factors affect brake wear, like driving habits, operating conditions and vehicle type.

When to book an appointment:

Brakes work by creating friction to slow and stop your vehicle. Every time you depress the brake pedal, the brake shoes or pads rub against the drums or discs, causing wear. So it's essential to have your brakes inspected regularly – usually every six months or 10,000 km.

Most disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. This brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. Call to have your vehicle serviced. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in a costly brake repair.

You may need to have your brakes inspected if:

• You hear noises when applying pressure on the brake pedal
• Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking
• Your brake pedal feels different than normal or if you’ve noticed any change in the way your vehicle brakes
• The parking brake doesn't work
• The dash brake light or ABS light stays on

Click here to schedule a service appointment at your local GM Goodwrench dealer.