Brake Inspection

When you bring your vehicle into Feldman Chevrolet of Novi, MI, which is also highly convenient to Detroit, MI and surrounding areas, for a certified brake inspection, our factory-trained technicians begin with a vigorous visual inspection of your braking system that is designed to identify signs of wear and tear to your car’s brakes.
As such, any brake inspection will identify critical indicators of brake failure should they exist.

• Brake fluid levels
• Check for signs of obvious corrosion
• Measure brake pads
• Spin rotors to check for performance

We feature a detailed readout and computerized estimates, so you will have a clear picture of your brake system condition.
We understand that you are busy and that your time is valuable, so you can be assured that we will make sure that you will not wait long as our trained team of brake specialists makes your car their number one priority.
Should repairs take longer than expected, our team has a range of available options including pickup and drop-off services, loaner cars, as well as rental services should the need arise. We work with all major insurance companies to ensure that you are not left in limbo when you need to be in Farmington Hills, MI instead.
Here at Feldman Chevrolet we are industry leaders because we go the extra mile when it comes to servicing your vehicle so that you can know that it will be safe to drive as many extra miles as you may desire.

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Under the most ideal driving conditions, the average lifespan of your vehicle’s brake system is somewhere between 40,000 and 60,000 miles. Less than ideal driving conditions, however, such as stop and go driving, mountainous roads, driving frequently with heavy loads can all shave mileage off that ideal 60,000-mile goal.
Indeed, less than ideal driving conditions can result in brake pad life spans as short as 20,000 and 25,000 miles. If you are driving on equally challenging road conditions, as are frequently experienced here in the Wolverine State during the region’s harsh winter months.
In addition to debris, dirt, and danger of driving in poorly maintained roads, de-icing salts can penetrate your system and degrade your pads quicker than anticipated.

Remaining alert to your vehicle’s braking performance is your first line of defense in ensuring that your brakes are operating safely and efficiently. Should you note a problem, your second line of defense is the trained, state-certified mechanics and technicians who will conduct a detailed assessment of the car’s system to identify the problem area.
Common indicators of impending brake failure include:

• Dash brake light is on
• Leaking fluids
• Burning smell while driving
• Car pulls to one side when braking
• Brake pedal feels soft and spongy
• Car wobbles or shakes when braking

Any of these symptoms should send you to the phone immediately to schedule an appointment with us at Feldman Chevrolet of Novi, MI. Being proactive at the first signs of a problem can save you lots of money rather than waiting for complete system failure which places you in danger, and can lead to even more expensive repair bills down the road.
Not all brake repair jobs are an economic nightmare, but waiting to find out the news is never a good approach to brake maintenance, so call the team that cares at Feldman Chevrolet of Southfield MI, the greater Detroit area, and Novi, MI.