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6 Symptoms of a Warped Brake Rotor (and What Causes It)

Ron Coddington — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:53:24 +0000

Let’s clarify our terminology right from the start. The term “warped brake rotor” is somewhat misleading. Warping would be a change in the geometric shape of a rotor. Brake rotors do not change shape; they do not geometrically warp. Here’s ... Read more

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Resurfacing vs. Replacing Brake Rotors (How to Choose Correctly)

Ron Coddington — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:26:43 +0000

When planning to perform a brake job you will always be faced with these three questions: Should I replace the rotors? Or should I simply have them resurfaced? And how do I decide? Before digging into this topic let’s point ... Read more

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Carb Cleaner vs Brake Cleaner vs Throttle Body Cleaner (What’s The Difference?)

Josh Boyd — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:37:26 +0000

When taking a trip to the local parts store, motorists are presented with a wide variety of cleaners and chemicals to choose from. For many, this presents an issue of sorts, as it can be difficult to determine the differences ... Read more

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9 Causes of Grinding Noise & Vibration When Braking

Mark Stevens — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:47:32 +0000

Brakes are one of the most crucial parts on any vehicle. While it’s important to handle any engine problems that come, it can be argued that brake problems are even more critical since they determine whether your car actually stops. ... Read more

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