Brake rotors are a key component of your vehicle’s braking system, providing a hard surface for the brake pads to grip onto, forcing the wheels to a halt. Over time, though, brake rotors can become worn down or damaged, reducing their effectiveness and requiring replacement. However, if you catch the wear and tear early, you … Read more
Driving your car is a necessity for everyday life, meaning that it must be in working order as much as possible. When it breaks down, it gives you signs to let you know something is wrong. What happens when one of those signs is your brake pedals sinking to the floor? When your brake pedal … Read more
If you’re driving and your brakes suddenly go out, you’re in big trouble. Not only is it a safety hazard, but it can also be very expensive to fix. This is why you need to be on the lookout for brake fluid leaks. Brake fluid leaks happen when there is a problem with seals, caliper … Read more
Everyone knows that changing brake fluid is a necessary evil. However, the price of this service is not always obvious. So, let’s take a closer look at how much the service costs. The average cost of a brake fluid flush is usually between $150 and $300. The price you pay depends on the type of … Read more
When it comes to driving your car, both the brake pads and brake rotors are crucial to your ability to slow down and come to a stop. You may not realize it, but every time you drive your car, you break frequently. How much does it cost to replace brake pads and rotors? Brake pad … Read more
Driving along casually and hearing your brakes begin to grind can be a terrifying thing. Depending on the severity of the problem, the implications can range from mildly inconvenient to potentially life-threatening. It is best to take the time to solve the problem sooner rather than later. Your brakes are likely grinding due to worn-out … Read more
The brakes in your car obviously get a lot of use, and they receive among the most stress of any of the components in your vehicle. As such, it’s not totally unusual if you hear your brakes making a bit of noise. However, if you notice any particularly loud noises coming from your brakes, it … Read more
Modern cars are equipped with all manner of sensors, which help the various control modules in the car make adjustments to help the car drive better. However, if one of these sensors fails, it can have a chain effect and end up affecting several other components of your car. The ABS (anti-lock braking system) sensor … Read more
Every manual driver will tell you not to even think of driving with the parking brake on. At the very least, it will wear your rear brake pads down, but it could warp or damage your pads, discs or drums, damage the linings or even your tires. But why does it even happen? The simplest … Read more
Do you have a new clunking noise coming from your car when you hit the brakes? Before you start looking for a quote on new brakes, you may want to check some other things. Chances that your brakes are what is clunking is one of the last things it is. There are a lot of … Read more