Here are some things to consider that will help prevent warped rotors: Upgrade to cross drilled rotors or cross drilled & slotted rotors. Cross drilled rotors and cross drilled and slotted rotors will provide better heat ventilation. It will bring the temperature of the rotor down to a point where heat spots are least likely […]
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Can You Change Only the Brake Rotors?
When you replace the brake rotors but keep your old brake pads, yousave money and time. You can get by with just replacing brake rotors,but you may want to replace the brake pads at the same time – even ifthey do not strictly need it. Here’s why: The old brake pads and the old rotors […]
11 Signs Indicating That Your Brakes Need Service
Often neglected, but one of the most crucial components on your vehicles are the brakes. Paying attention to the warning signs that indicate a need for service can mean the difference between life and death on the road. Here are 11 signs that your brakes need to be checked: 1) The brake pedal pulsates as […]
How to Choose the Right Brake Rotor Pattern: Blank vs Drilled and Slotted vs Drilled Only vs Slotted Only
The decision of which style of brake rotor to purchase may not get as much press as the talk over which type of brake pad is right for your car, but ultimately the choice that you must make is just as important for vehicle safety. Get up to speed on the most common types of […]
How to Choose the Right Brake Pads
As a first step in determining which type of brake pad is right for your vehicle, review your vehicle owner’s manual. The manual should provide a recommendation of brake pad type based on your car’s specifications. As a general rule, particular kinds of cars tend to perform better with a certain brake pad material. This […]
Brake Bleeding
Brake bleeding is a procedure performed on your brake system where brake lines containing brake fluids are removed of any air bubbles. Over time air and moisture can get into your brake lines that can compromise your safety and the effectiveness of your brake system How to check if you need brake bleeding: Confirming that […]
