Because your brakes are so critical to your safety during your daily commute, it’s worth taking some basic precautions to help keep them in optimal condition. But if you do notice any signs of brake trouble, you’ll want to visit the shop ASAP for an inspection. At Integrity Auto Care, our local mechanics provide expert brake service in the greater South Beloit, IL area. We’ll make sure that your vehicle can be trusted to safely slow down and stop.

Simple Ways to Keep Your Brakes in Strong Condition

By simply following the speed limit, you can reduce the amount of wear and tear on your brakes. When driving at an excessive speed, there’s a better chance that you’re going to have to hit your brakes hard, which can lead to avoidable degradation. And, of course, following the speed limit will also help to keep you and other drivers safer. 

You can also reduce wear and tear by making sure that you’re not putting any weight on your brake pedal when you’re not actually trying to slow down your vehicle. If you rest your foot on your brake pedal while not trying to slow down, it may become slightly depressed, causing unnecessary wear on your braking system. And when you do need to slow down, it’s better if you can safely initiate deceleration by just letting off the accelerator instead of pressing down on your brake pedal. Then, as you need to slow down faster, you can actively engage your brakes, but preferably without stomping on them. By maintaining a safe following distance and taking more time to slow down, you can go easier on your brakes. 

When you bring your car to our local auto shop, we can complete brake maintenance tasks that will help to keep your brakes in great shape. Brake pad replacement is an important maintenance task. Pads often need to be replaced by 30,000 miles, but this can vary depending on the type of pads and how hard you’ve been on your brakes. It’s also smart to exchange your brake fluid every four or five years. For optimal safety, it’s highly important that you’re driving with the proper amount of clean brake fluid.

Brake Service in South Beloit, IL

When you need brake service in South Beloit and the surrounding area, contact Integrity Auto Care at (815) 957-4159. At our nearby auto shop, we can expertly handle your vehicle’s repair and maintenance needs. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!