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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?
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
The front brakes vs rear brakes comparison has everything to do with friction and heat.
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.
What is the difference when it comes to drum brakes vs disc brakes, and how does a manufacturer decide the best fit?
With so many parts hiding inside them, replacing drum brakes is not for the faint of heart. These 3 pro tips make the job easier.
Learn how to talk to a mechanic about your brakes with these three easy tips.
It is amazing how far automotive technology has come in the last few years. There are cars on the market today that can actually help steer the car down the … Continue Reading Know How Then & Now: How Drum Brakes Work