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Don’t Meddle with the Pedal (Brake Caliper Replacement)

If you drive a newer vehicle, chances are it has disc brakes, and one of the components of that type of brake is called a brake caliper.  The caliper allows the pressure from your foot on the bra...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025

Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)

If you’ve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, you’ll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work.  Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheel’s...
Published on: Sep 28, 2025

A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance) Has Video

We've all been there.  You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands.  So you decide you'll use the parking brake. ...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement) Has Video

Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably.  That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake sys...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop.  And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle.  That means your brakes ha...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes) Has Video

As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets.  And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle.  In ...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement) Has Video

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Automotive Tips from GENUINE AUTOMOTIVE & DIESEL: Rotor Problems Has Video

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in AUSTIN.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be ...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024