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.
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.
Front Brakes vs Rear Brakes – What’s the Difference?
The front brakes vs rear brakes comparison has everything to do with friction and heat.
Car Brakes for Dummies: 5 Things You Should Know
Understanding your car brakes means being more knowledgeable about your brake system during your next trip to the shop.
Disc Brake Calipers: Floating Versus Fixed
Disc brake calipers come in two forms: floating and fixed. Get to know the difference between the two and why it matters.
The Nose Knows: Odd Car Smells and What They Mean
Your nose is an effective detective. When chemical molecules are released, smells enter your nose, dissolve within a mucous membrane and are immediately transferred to your brain to decipher. However, not all odors are easily interpreted, including certain odd car smells that could signal an even greater problem…
Noisy Brakes: Telltale Signs of Trouble You Shouldn’t Ignore
Wouldn’t it be great if our cars told us when something is wrong? In a way, they already do. Modern cars have instrument panels with dozens of symbols and warning indicators. These notify you of basic issues, like the windshield washer fluid is low, as well as possibly dangerous problems. Cars make a lot of noise, but there are a few telltale noises that signal your brakes are the culprit…
Brake Rotor Replacement – When Do You Need It?
While it might be obvious when you need to replace your brake pads, it might not always be so obvious determining if you need brake rotor replacement….
Brake Pad Sensors: How They Work And How To Fix Them
Brake pad sensors are important — here’s how they work.
Behind The Curve: Why Are Brake Pads Shaped Like That?
Looking at disc brakes, have you ever wondered about brake pad size, shape and form? Most brake pads are shaped as a sector of a circle since brake rotors are circular, but what about slots, grooves or angles that are cut into them?