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How Do I Break In My New Brake Pads and Rotors?

Most car parts require being broken in before actually living up to their all-star reviews. Go 50mph and jam the brakes until ABS engages Much like step 2, you’ll have to employ hard braking with this step.

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Performance Off-Road Pads: A Driver’s Review

Whoa, that was crazy fun! The crew recently got back from the trails at Easter Jeep Safari 2021, where we went off-roading, crawled over massive rocks, and explored the Metal Masher trail. While there, we caught up with Tiffany Stone, or “T-Stone.” Tiffany had never driven with our R1 Big Brake Kit, but with the R1 Gladiator at […]

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Why Are My Brakes Making Noise

Are your brakes making noise? Do they make a squeaking or grinding noise? It’s true, not all brake noises are the same. In this article, we’ll show you how to identify the noises that matter. What noises do brakes make?  Brakes make a variety of noises when something is wrong. When it comes to slowing […]

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What to Do When Your Brakes Fail

Don’t PanicCarefully Try to Engage the Brakes AgainSlowly Engage the Emergency BrakeDownshift if PossibleTurn On Your Hazard Lights and Move Slowly Towards the Edge Lanes We never think it’s going to happen to us. The reality is it can happen to anyone, at any time: brake malfunction. If you experience a brake system malfunction while […]

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Things to Think About When Buying New Brakes

Things to Think About When Buying New Brakes Brakes are one of the most replaced parts of your car or truck. Brakes wear down easily because they work hard for you every single time you drive. The harder it is for your car to stop, the more work they do.  If you suspect you may […]

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How to Make Your Brakes Last Longer

Your brakes wear every time you slow the car, but driving habits can change how quickly that wear adds up. Smoother stops, lighter loads, regular service, and suitable brake components can all help extend brake life. Work With Your Driving Styles How you drive has a direct effect on brake wear. Planning stops early gives […]

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