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 […]
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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 […]
How to Properly Break In Your New Brakes
Bedding your brakes gives the benefit of making your brakes last longer additionally saving you money in the future. There are few methods and process in how to bed new brakes. Here’s one way you can properly bed your newly installed brakes. Assuming your new installed brakes for your car or truck have been tested […]
Warning Signs that You Need Your Brakes Checked
Brakes are overlooked and often neglected, but they’re certainly one of the most crucial parts that you need to maintain. Most cars use what are known as disc brakes. A hydraulic system filled with brake fluid triggers a set of padded clamps known as calipers, causing them […]
