Auto Blog
Topic: Brakes
- Sunday, 2 February 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances…
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- Sunday, 17 March 2019
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.
There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel…
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- Sunday, 9 September 2018
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer…
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- Friday, 6 July 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean…
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- Monday, 28 May 2018
Let's talk about something critical for all Wilsonville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order.
Here's an explanation…
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- Friday, 29 September 2017
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Wilsonville.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves…
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- Sunday, 11 June 2017
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.”That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Wilsonville driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection…
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- Thursday, 10 December 2015
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Wilsonville. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material…
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- Wednesday, 24 June 2015
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Wilsonville drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need…
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- Wednesday, 7 January 2015
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and other Wilsonville drivers — on the road. And good safety starts with…
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