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?
The idea is simple: When you put an automatic transmission in “Park,” the wheels are stopped from turning. At least that is the expectation. While it may seem that you … Continue Reading Ask the NAPA Experts: How to Stop My Car From Rolling While in Park
Ask The NAPA Experts: How to Repair Parking Brakes Whether you call it a parking brake, emergency brake, emergency parking brake or E-brake, the idea is still the same: a … Continue Reading How to Repair Parking 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
Knowing when and how to replace drum brakes on your vehicle can help you stay safe and save money.
The front brakes vs rear brakes comparison has everything to do with friction and heat.
Understanding your car brakes means being more knowledgeable about your brake system during your next trip to the shop.
Some people don’t just roll old school — they stop old school, too. With drum brakes.
You accidentally drove with the parking brake on, now what do you do? Here’s what the parking brake does and what can happen if you forget to disengage it.
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