Today’s vehicles are substantially safer than those of yesteryear, due in large part to the advent and development of specific automotive systems designed to minimize potential hazards as a whole. Of these systems, few are more effective than the anti-lock … Read more
When you take your vehicle in for new brakes, the last thing you expect to happen is to hear them squeaking or squealing again when you get home. But what does it mean when that’s happening? Is it normal, or … Read more
Let’s clarify our terminology right from the start. The term “warped brake rotor” is somewhat misleading. Warping would be a change in the geometric shape of a rotor. Brake rotors do not change shape; they do not geometrically warp. Here’s … Read more
In today’s ultra fast-paced society, our vehicles serve as a vital cornerstone to nearly every facet of our day-to-day lives. We rely upon the proper operation of our vehicles when commuting to work, traveling to the grocery, and taking a … Read more
As a driver, little could be scarier than attempting to apply your vehicle’s brakes, only to find that your brake pedal goes straight to the floor, with no pressure whatsoever. This is not only a terrifying thought but an outright … Read more
The average vehicle is generally subject to a number of mechanical issues throughout its lifetime, many of which can be rather concerning to motorists. Of these mechanical issues, few are as troubling as those related to a vehicle’s brakes, which … Read more
For automobiles and light trucks, braking systems with disc brakes utilize friction elements called brake pads. During every stopping event, the considerable energy of your car’s motion is effectively converted to heat by the brakes at each of the wheels. … Read more
When planning to perform a brake job you will always be faced with these three questions: Should I replace the rotors? Or should I simply have them resurfaced? And how do I decide? Before digging into this topic let’s point … Read more
The brakes are often something we take for granted when driving our cars. But when there is a malfunction in the braking system, it will be easy to notice these symptoms because they will affect our driving experience, many times … Read more
Almost every motorist understands the true value of a properly functioning brake system. However, few are as keenly aware of this as those that have been left to contend with brake failure of any type, while in the midst of … Read more