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10 Steps to Take if You Have Worn Brake Pads

You might be experiencing worn out brake pads right now, but you don’t know what to do after finding out. Your brake pads are located behind your rims, so when you decide to replace them, you’ll have to take the whole wheel out in order to be able to access them.

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8 Car Fluids to Keep Your Vehicle in Top Shape

Aside from the solid parts of your car, it also needs various fluids to work properly. Here are some of the most important fluids to keep your vehicle in perfect condition to drive you anywhere you might need to go. 1. Gasoline Yes, we’re starting this off with the most basic fluid that your car […]

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Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: BMW 335i

The BMW 335i was first released in 2010, making it 11 years old as of the writing of this article. However, for people who use their vehicles daily, the marginal improvement of the brake systems may not matter as much as the money they’d save on replacement pads.

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What Causes Brake Pad Wear?

So if your vehicle is experiencing brake wear, and you want to know how to address it, this article is for you. You can address this problem by inspecting the hydraulic brake system for residual brake pressure, servicing or replacing the caliper guide pins and bushings, or by lubricating the caliper slides.

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Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus Sports Technologies (Ford Focus ST) first appeared in 2005 when Ford released a new vehicle for their Sport lineup. Before determining whether drilled or slotted rotors are best for your Ford Focus ST, we have to understand what the vehicle was designed for.

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R1 Concepts’ FIRST ever Track Day Event! Here’s What Happened

We recently had our first R1 Track Day event in its history, and boy it sure was a hot one!  Our R1 Track Day event was held at Buttonwillow Race Park on June 18th and hosted by Turn 8 Track Days. Temperatures soared well over 110 degrees throughout the day and over 150 cars registered […]

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