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The bad news? Over-stressed rotors and drums can break right when you need them most. The worse news? Neglected brakes may be too damaged or worn to stop your car in an emergency situation. The solution? Take time to schedule a brake inspection today.

The average weight for cars and light duty trucks is 4,000 pounds, or two tons, which takes a lot of stopping power to slow down. But don’t worry. A working brake system is more than up to the task, and a brake expert can help keep yours working.

Can’t feel the road? When the steering feels disconnected from the wheels and road, or the car bottoms hard when you hit a bump or pothole, it’s often a suspension issue. Worn shocks or struts are the likely culprits.

If you are hard on your brakes, you can upgrade to better parts for improved performance and longer life. Slotted rotors dissipate heat better, and ceramic brake pads perform as well as metal, but generate less noise and dust.

You want to make sure that your brakes will always work, which is why many master cylinders for your brakes system contain two internal systems. When either one fails, a warning light will shine on your dash, and you should get your car to a brake expert.

Remember, we may not always be able to quote you on how long a repair will take until after we get to the root of the problem. What starts out as a simple fix could quickly turn into a more complicated issue once we get under the hood.

Although early cars didn’t require brake systems, with advances in horsepower and speed, proper brakes became a necessity. The hydraulic brake system was developed specifically for this purpose and has remained popular due to its consistent operability and reliability.

Although we can certainly understand not wanting to be without your vehicle for weeks on end during repairs, you may be driving around without working air conditioning for no reason. Let’s talk about how quickly we can get it fixed so you can get back on the road.

External brakes were quite common for early automobiles. But these were highly inefficient because they quickly wore down due to dirt and brake pad and drum replacement was common every 300 miles or so.

Do you ever notice a jerk or slip when your car is changing gears? Transmission slippage is one of the signs it’s time to bring your car in to have the transmission checked out.

Did you know that tires will degrade with time whether they are used or not? Whenever you buy new tires, used tires or even a used car check the tires for the manufacture date. Tires more than six years old - used and unused should be replaced.