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Do your car brakes squeak when backing up? Ordinarily, your car brakes should do their job without making a sound. But, when brake noise does occur, it is telling you … Continue Reading Ask the NAPA Experts: How Do I Stop My Brakes From Squeaking in Reverse?
Clean EV Brakes Like a NAPA Pro Modern electric vehicles are amazingly frugal with their energy. High-capacity battery packs mean longer driving range, but regenerative electric car brakes also help … Continue Reading How to Clean EV Brakes
What to Expect from Your Brake Service with NAPA Auto Care There are more than 285 million vehicles registered in the United States today. The average vehicle on the road … Continue Reading What to Expect from Your Brake Service with NAPA Auto Care
The Latest in EV Brake Technology Advances in electric vehicle systems are happening at record speed. Entire components are getting eliminated. What was once old is new again. But the … Continue Reading The Latest in EV Brake Technology
While automobile brakes are meant to stop a car, sometimes they can do their job a little too well. Thanks to hydraulic pressure and power brake booster muscle, it is … Continue Reading What Is Brake Lockup and How to Fix It
Want to learn how to paint brake calipers? Painted brake calipers are an easy way to add a bit of “pop” to your ride without much effort. As with any … Continue Reading How To Paint Brake Calipers
When you step on the brake pedal, the brake actuators grip onto the rotor or drum to create enough friction to slow the car down.
Brake noise is a red light that should stop you in your tracks and take you to the garage as soon as possible.
Trucks, buses, trailers and semi-trailers use air brakes, which provide several advantages to these larger vehicles. But how do air brakes work?
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.