If you’ve recently gone to the mechanic and heard the phrase, ‘bed your brakes’, and you’re wondering what it means, then you’ve come to the right article. You want to break these brakes in so that all the unnecessary materials get shaved or burnt off before you actually use the vehicle on the road.
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Resurface Rotors vs Replace: Making the Smart Choice for Your Brakes
Replacing your brake rotors is an inevitable process that you’ll have to go through, especially if you want to keep your car performing its best over the years. This means that while resurfacing is a valid option for you, you may only want to do it if the wear on your brake rotor isn’t too […]
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.
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 […]
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.

Electric Vehicles: Their Rise and Future
New EV’s, as featured during the 2021 LA Auto Show Commonly referred to as an EV, an electric vehicle is one that uses electric motors to generate movement – as opposed to the internal combustion engine that most of us are used to. New EV’s, as featured during the 2021 LA Auto Show New EV’s, […]
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