Chevrolet Service Essentials: Brake Maintenance and Repair

When equipped with the Z51 performance package and optional FE4 dampers, the Chevrolet Corvette is capable of bolting to 60 miles per hour from a dead stop in just 2.8 seconds. While that's impressive by any measure, when you're cut off in traffic, your time from 60 to zero mph is rather suddenly and urgently important. That's why brake maintenance is such an essential part of Chevrolet service. 

The Anatomy of Chevy Brakes

A lot happens between your foot pressing down on the brake pedal and the brake pads bringing you to a complete stop. Among the many Chevy parts in your brake system: 

• An ECU that gauges and calibrates brake performance
• Hydraulics fed by brake lines and a master cylinder
• Calipers that clamp tight to the brake rotors
• Multiple other parts and subsystems, all of which require occasional inspection and maintenance

When Do You Need Chevrolet Brake Service?

Every stop creates just a bit of wear on your brakes. The more often you stop - if, for instance, you spend a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic - or the harder you're in the habit of braking, however, that wear adds up fast. For that reason, remember that all of the following are guidelines; depending on your driving habits and brake feel, there's absolutely no harm in visiting a Chevy service center ahead of schedule. 

• Your owner's manual has intervals for brake service and many other items; follow them
• When it's time for a tire rotation or replacement, it's a good idea to have your brakes inspected.
• If your vehicle brakes differently than normal - it takes longer, requires more effort, or even seems to sound or feel different than before - come to Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen right away.

Types of Brake Repairs 

If we recommend brake repair or replacement, it's not something we're suggesting lightly. Bear in mind that your brakes do more than nearly any other system to keep you safe, so this is one area where cutting corners is simply unacceptable. If you want to save money - and who doesn't - save right by using our Chevy service offers. 

• Brake pads wear down and will periodically require replacement.
• If brake fluid is low, or if the system has an air bubble, we can bleed the brakes.
• Brake lines require replacement occasionally, while other components require adjustment or machining to ensure proper function.
• Master cylinder replacement, while rare, is occasionally necessary.

Schedule Brake Service Today!

These services, and more, are all available at Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen, so schedule an appointment online or stop by today!