Winters in the midwest can bring a lot of snow. If the brakes on your car are not in the best possible condition, it can make stopping on snow packed or icy roads very dangerous. Before this winter season gets in full swing, stop by Express Auto Repair & Emissions and have a brake inspection to make sure that your brake pads and rotors are in proper working condition. We can even service you ABS systems. Contact our office today at (847) 895-9131 to schedule your next brake service appointment.
Braking Solutions for Bad Weather
Even if your brakes are in excellent condition, it is still important to use safe braking techniques in icy conditions. One recommended technique is known as threshold braking. This method of braking involves you pushing down on the brake pedal until you feel as though the wheels are going to lock up. Once you feel the wheels lock up, stop pushing but don’t take your foot off the pedal. The important thing to remember when threshold braking is to ease into the pedal. Do not try to push the pedal all the way to the floor. This braking method can take time, so be sure to leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of your and use speeds appropriate for the conditions.
Good Brakes are Essential to Safe Driving in Winter Weather.
Always Start With Good Brakes
You can have the best braking technique around, but if your brakes are in poor condition, you could still have an accident. Let the mechanics at Express Auto Repair & Emissions install new brake pads on your car this winter so you can feel more confident when you do employ threshold braking at the next intersection. Give us a call today at (847) 895-9131.