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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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14 Reasons Your Car Jerks When Braking, Slowing Down, or Stopped

Josh Boyd — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:05:43 +0000

In today’s ultra fast-paced society, our vehicles serve as a vital cornerstone to nearly every facet of our day-to-day lives. We rely upon the proper operation of our vehicles when commuting to work, traveling to the grocery, and taking a ... Read more

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4 Reasons Why Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor (and How to Fix It)

Josh Boyd — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:21:16 +0000

As a driver, little could be scarier than attempting to apply your vehicle’s brakes, only to find that your brake pedal goes straight to the floor, with no pressure whatsoever. This is not only a terrifying thought but an outright ... Read more

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New Brakes Squeaking or Squealing? (Here’s Why)

Adam Mann — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:48:23 +0000

When you take your vehicle in for new brakes, the last thing you expect to happen is to hear them squeaking or squealing again when you get home. But what does it mean when that’s happening? Is it normal, or ... Read more

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3 Reasons Your Parking Brake is Stuck

Josh Boyd — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:48:15 +0000

The average vehicle is generally subject to a number of mechanical issues throughout its lifetime, many of which can be rather concerning to motorists. Of these mechanical issues, few are as troubling as those related to a vehicle’s brakes, which ... Read more

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Brake Pad Thickness (Minimum, Ideal, and When New)

Ron Coddington — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:08:16 +0000

For automobiles and light trucks, braking systems with disc brakes utilize friction elements called brake pads. During every stopping event, the considerable energy of your car’s motion is effectively converted to heat by the brakes at each of the wheels. ... 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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7 Causes of a Car That Pulls to the Right or Left (When Braking)

Mark Stevens — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:15:57 +0000

The brakes are often something we take for granted when driving our cars. But when there is a malfunction in the braking system, it will be easy to notice these symptoms because they will affect our driving experience, many times ... Read more

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5 Causes of Brakes Locking Up While Driving

Josh Boyd — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:07:37 +0000

Almost every motorist understands the true value of a properly functioning brake system. However, few are as keenly aware of this as those that have been left to contend with brake failure of any type, while in the midst of ... Read more

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6 Causes of Spongy Brakes (or Soft Brake Pedal)

Adam Mann — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:15:39 +0000

Every driver knows how it’s supposed to feel when they hit the brakes. So, when something doesn’t feel right, it’s essential to track down the problem’s cause and fix it right away. The good news is that while spongy brakes ... Read more

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