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A clean automobile brake attached to a car sits with its components exposed.

Posted November 21, 2018 Know How

Car Brake Cleaning Tips

The squealing sound of the disc brakes is often caused by brake dust. To fix this, try these car brake cleaning tips.

Your brake master cylinder keeps your brakes functioning smoothly, so it's important to keep it properly maintained.

Posted November 9, 2018 Know How

What Does the Brake Master Cylinder Do?

Your brake master cylinder helps stop your car, so it’s important to keep it properly maintained. Here’s what it does and how to know if something’s wrong.

Anti-Lock Braking is now standard equipment on all cars, making it easier to stop in icy conditions.

Posted October 19, 2018 Know How

The History of Anti-Lock Braking Systems On Vehicles Through The Years

The history of anti-lock brakes includes planes, trains and automobiles, and dates back many decades.

Posted October 8, 2018 Know How

Know-How Notes: Wheel Cylinder Replacement Tips

Unlike the front brakes on your car, the rear brakes only perform about 20-30 percent of the braking action. Where this causes an issue is when the rear brakes are … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Wheel Cylinder Replacement Tips

Posted August 15, 2018 Know How

What You Should Know About Your Brakes and Master Cylinder

Replacing the master cylinder for your brakes or clutch is a fairly simple task – unbolt the old one, bolt the new one in place, swap the lines and you are … Continue Reading What You Should Know About Your Brakes and Master Cylinder

Posted February 27, 2018 Maintenance

What Are Coated Brake Rotors?

Disc brakes on automobiles have been around since the 1950s. The basic design itself hasn’t changed much since that time, but technology has advanced the components that make up the … Continue Reading What Are Coated Brake Rotors?

Posted February 2, 2018 Maintenance

Brake Rotor Resurfacing or Replacement: What’s the Best Choice for You?

When you start to feel a vibration upon stopping, it may be time to look into brake rotor replacement or resurfacing. Find out which is right for your car.