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Posted 2 months ago Maintenance

5 Tips to Keep in Mind When You Change Brake Pads

If you know how to change brake pads yourself, you can spend a few hours in the garage and save yourself a trip to the shop. Here are some tips.

Posted June 14, 2021 Maintenance

How Often Should Brake Pads Be Replaced?

How Often Should Brake Pads Be Replaced? It depends on a number of factors, from materials to the way you drive. Read on to learn more.

Posted March 17, 2021 Maintenance

Getting Ready For Your First DIY Brake Job: 4 Tips For Success

Is your car telling you it’s time for a brake job? Are you thinking of taking the leap of doing your own DIY brake job? Whether you are dealing with … Continue Reading Getting Ready For Your First DIY Brake Job: 4 Tips For Success

Posted January 21, 2021 Maintenance

How Much Do New Brakes Cost?

How much do new brakes cost? The price of brake replacement can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Learn more here.

Replacing brakes on a car. With these tools, you'll be able to replace the brakes on your car.

Posted March 25, 2019 Know How

The Tools Needed to Change Brakes

Many of the tools needed to change brakes are probably sitting in your toolbox or garage already. If not, here are the ones you’ll need to finish the job.

A hand-operated parking brake in a classic car. Engaging your car's parking brake when you're done driving is a precautionary step that can hold your vehicle in place.

Posted March 18, 2019 Know How

How Does the Parking Brake Work?

How does the parking brake work? It is separate from the main brake system and it’s what secures your car in place when the transmission is placed in park.

Posted January 30, 2019 Know How

3 Smart Tips For Brake Pad Replacement

Knowing when it’s time for a brake pad replacement can save you a significant amount of money when it comes to maintaining your car. It’s best to wait until they’ve served their last useful mile and you’ve received maximum value from each set, but if you go too long, you run the risk of damaging other brake components…