Brake System
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What's Shakin' with my Brakin'? (Brake Rotor Service)
If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don't stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked. All newer vehicles have disc brake...
Published on: Mar 11, 2024
Simple Answers: Disc Brakes
Question
What are the signs that I need a brake job?
Answer
Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let's start with the...
Published on: Apr 17, 2023
ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Mar 09, 2023
Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)
Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle? It matters. Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Sep 08, 2022
Power Brakes
Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal.The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydraul...
Published on: Jul 21, 2022
Pay Attention to this Light
Of all the warning lights on your vehicle's instrument panel, there's one that demands your attention. And that's the brake warning light.
Common sense will tell you that if you can't stop, you...
Published on: Nov 24, 2021
Power Brakes
Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydr...
Published on: Sep 23, 2019
How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)
If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019