During the winter months here in Denver, the weather is always changing and we never know just what conditions we will be driving in each day. That is why it is so important to keep brakes in good repair for winter driving. Existing brake problems can become worse during the winter, because we are driving in conditions that can cause traction to be reduced, like driving on snow and ice. Bringing your vehicle in for a brake inspection so you can be sure your brakes will perform correctly when you need them to and keep you and your passengers safe is an excellent idea during the winter months.
The easiest way to keep your brakes in good repair is to have them and the rest of your vehicle maintained regularly. It also helps to listen carefully to your car. Brakes will squeak, click or grind when there is a problem, it’s just a matter of listening and discovering when the noises change. As well as hearing squeaking or grinding noises when you apply the brakes, you might feel a pulse in your brake pedal, or a grabbing or pulling to one side or the other. These are all indications that it might be time to stop in and see your auto repair shop and have the brakes inspected.
Having the brakes inspected goes a long way in preventing brake failure, but sometimes even with our best efforts, the brakes still fail. If this happens to you, here are a few things to remember.
- Don’t panic. By remaining calm you are more likely to be able to steer your vehicle to a safe stop.
- Turn on your turn signal and carefully try to get your vehicle to the right lane. Watch your mirrors to avoid hitting another car.
- When you reach the right lane, put on your hazard lights. This will let other drivers know that you are having a problem and allow them to steer away from your car.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal, downshift to a lower gear and allow the car to slow down. You can downshift even if you don’t have a manual transmission, move the shifter from “Drive” or “D” to “Low” or “L”.
- Steer your car onto the right shoulder of the road, and then shift your vehicle into neutral. Gradually apply the hand brake (emergency brake) until the vehicle comes to a stop. Pull the hand brake slowly to keep control over the vehicle.
At Express Car Care we have been providing quality brake services in Denver for over ten years. So come in and see us or give us a call @ 303-691-2760.
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We should prepare the car for every season. So that we can easily skip problems, otherwise, especially in winters, we have found problems with our car brakes and car wheels. According to experts, it is essential to protect our car during winters and from this article, we learn some basic things about how to protect our car during winters. Thanks for such an amazing post.
Brake failing of a vehicle is not a small issue. It can bring the biggest nightmare of your life, so it needs to be handled in the right way. Keeping calm is the first and foremost thing to handle this issue. Everyone gets panic immediately and couldn’t think of any other way to get out of this condition. But, if you’re keeping calm, your mind could think of something valuable that could save your vehicle as well as your life and other commuters on the road. It’s always advisable for the people to take preventive maintenance and bring their brake to the finest condition in order to avoid any possible mishap. And in winter driving, it’s badly necessary.
Yes, from engaging frosty topography to mellow nights by the fire, the Jack Frost can be a sensational season. But for operatives, the cold wave is covered with snowflakes, frost, icebergs and glacial rain that can create precarious roads and driving conditions. I don’t think there is anything more blood-curdling than the vehicle skids on snowpack or glacier or the driver is left scuffling to being his automobile under control. It usually happens when someone is driving a speed machine having a faulty brake system. So, before putting the pedal to the snowy metal, make sure the brake is in A1 shape, otherwise, it may leave you stranded on an icy street. I think regular brake inspection is the best way to keep its functionality at the desired level which will ultimately promise a safe winter driving. Since it is a daunting procedure, for that reason, I used to inspect the brakes of my Maserati- under an expert’s trained eye.
I really appreciate your tip to listen to your car for any noises that might indicate problems with your brakes. My wife and I have been thinking of getting a new car for our son, and we don’t know how old the brakes are. I will be sure to tell my son that he should listen to his car for any indication that his brakes aren’t working!
Thanks for sharing such a nice article. Driving a vehicles with damaged braking system could be very dangerous. The extreme colder temperature of the winter could jeopardize the braking system of the vehicle. So, the condition of different components of the vehicle should be inspected regularly to identify and repair mechanical issues associated with the vehicle. Such kinds of maintenance is really essential to keep the vehicle in working order. Apart from this, fluids used in the braking system should be inspected and if necessary should be replaced with suitable substitutes to keep the vehicle in working order.