Wiper blades in unstable weather wear out quite often and require replacement 1-2 times a year. Manufacturers suggest changing the brushes depending on the season - in winter and summer. This will extend the life of the wipers and provide yourself with a good view of the windshield.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine the wear and tear of your brushes. If the wipers do not fit snugly against the glass, scratch it, have deformation or rupture of the rubber bands, it is time to change such brushes. Otherwise, they will start to “rub” the glass, impairing its performance.
Step 2
Remove the wipers from the leash by detaching the mounts at the base. If you don't know which size you need, measure the brush with a ruler. You need to buy brushes of the length set by the automaker. In any case, a large spare parts store should have a catalog of brush sizes, from which it is easy to select the right wipers. The main thing is that the kit includes those fasteners that are suitable specifically for your brushes. For some machines (for example, American-made), sometimes you have to buy special fastener adapters.
Step 3
Select a wiper model. Now on the market there are many models of brushes - for any season and with different performance properties. If you are looking for wipers for the winter, there are special models that are designed to work in subzero temperatures. The fasteners of such brushes have a rubberized base, which prevents the brushes from freezing and does not make their work heavier. Also pay attention to the composition of the rubber. It must contain additives that do not allow it to freeze (tourmaline) or have a dirt-repellent surface (Teflon, graphite coating).
Step 4
For all-season use, manufacturers of auto accessories offer frameless brushes. Due to the fact that there are no brackets or hinges in their design, they adhere more evenly to the glass, especially at the edges. Water does not accumulate or freeze in the brackets, which can complicate the work of the brushes. But you need to buy frameless brushes strictly following the model range of the machine. The frameless brushes are curved to fit the windshield of a particular car.
