On rainy days you know how necessary the brushes are clean to clean the windscreen. This component is mandatory to driving in the rain and it should always be kept in good condition.
Otherwise, in poor condition it does not reduce the volume of water in the windscreen and makes driving even more difficult.
When should you replace the windshield wiper brushes?
There is no exact number of kilometers representing the durability of windshield wiper brushes. Its wear is noticed when the brushes does not collect all the water on the windscreen. Other signs of wear can be:
- Noise when brushes pass through the windscreen
- Torn brush rubbers
- Brush rubber to disband
- Scratched glass
It is at these times that they must be replaced. You should always substitute both front wiper brushes as well as the rear ones.
How should I change them?
It’s very simple! To change any wiper brush windscreen does not require any type of tool. Simply slide the brush rubber and replace it with another one or, if your car allows it, you should slide the mechanism that holds the rubber vertically and it should come out.
If it is not enough to change only the cleaning rubbers, you must completely replace the brushes.
It should also be considered that in certain cars it is required to open the hood to lift the entire mechanism off.
Finally, when buying one or more brushes, you must consider the specific model suitable on your car.
It is advisable to remove a brush from the front windscreen and another from the rear windscreen to take as an example when buying new ones.
Price of windshield wiper brushes
If you want to buy a complete brush, the values vary depending on the model and brand of the car.
If you only want to buy the brush rubber, it’s cheaper.
What should I do to keep the brushes in good condition?
When a vehicle is parked for a while, the brushes tend to degrade easily. These rubbers must be removed from the vehicle as soon as some rust tend to appear.
This not only protects your vehicle’s windscreen glass, but also prevents brush wear.
If you leave your vehicle in the sun for long periods of time, the brushes will degrade rapidly. However, it is not only the sun that deteriorates this component. Rain, heat, frost and dust are other phenomena that take lifetime to your vehicle’s brushes.
Another care to be take in consideration is the type of products you use to clean your windscreen. The usage of corrosive properties can also deteriorate the brush eras.
When buying a cleaning product take all this into consideration.
The windshield wiper stopped working. What’s next?
When the windshield wiper is triggered, but the brushes do not move is due to some electrical problem. This is when you have to go to your mechanic to deal with the problem.
This must be in your checklist before making a trip. Poor brush condition can only remove up to 20% visibility in a rain-driving.
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