by Daniel Gibson | Jul 21, 2022 | Learn About Brakes
What are ABS Brakes and How do they work? “Holy Guacamole my brakes locked up again last night and I was barely pressing on them!” If you drove a vehicle in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s this statement may have been true for you. Brakes...
by Daniel Gibson | Jul 10, 2022 | Learn About Brakes
Your Brake Fluid & The Importance of Flushing It. What is Brake Fluid? Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake and hydraulic clutch applications in automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and some bicycles. Its primary use is to...
by Daniel Gibson | Feb 8, 2021 | Learn About Brakes
Did you know that the first braking mechanism to slow a vehicle and prevent momentum was tested in the 1800s? Over 100 years later, the braking system has come a long way and evolved into a very complex mechanical device that is designed to adapt to different road and...
by Daniel Gibson | Dec 27, 2020 | Learn About Brakes
Let’s talk about your vehicle and the different types of brake rotors available. Every time you use your brakes to stop your car, you are entrusting that the around 40+ components in your vehicle’s brake system will all work cohesively, and safely bring your...
by Daniel Gibson | Dec 20, 2020 | Learn About Brakes, Preventative Maintenance
Choosing the right quality brake pads for your vehicle is an important decision. You wouldn’t risk putting cheap tires on your car, so why would you risk using cheap brake pads to repair your brakes? Above is what a cheap brake pad looks like. As you can see, the...
by Daniel Gibson | Dec 6, 2020 | Learn About Brakes, Preventative Maintenance
Your vehicle’s brakes are integral in keeping you and others safe. We can all agree that our vehicle stopping when we need it to is non-negotiable. With the high use and constant wear and tear on them, it is only natural that they start to break down and wear out...
