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...
by Daniel Gibson | Nov 30, 2020 | Learn About Brakes, Types of Brakes
There are a few different types of brake pads, for example, organic, semi-metallic, and ceramic, but the most commonly used brake pads are semi-metallic brake pads and ceramic brake pads. Do You Know the Difference Between Semi-Metallic vs Ceramic Brake Pads? Brakes,...
by Daniel Gibson | Jan 24, 2020 | Learn About Brakes
Put a stop to your brake problems…no pun intended! 😆 Did you know that early braking systems consisted of nothing more than a block of wood and a lever system? When drivers wanted to stop they had to pull a lever that was located next to the driver that would...
