A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
July 4, 2021
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. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
June 6, 2021
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 the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
September 6, 2020
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Bad Vibes
January 16, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Brake Noise
September 8, 2019
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Lockport. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exp... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport
March 24, 2019
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Lockport drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Illinois driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport, our team will check your brake system and let... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Rotor Problems
June 17, 2018
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 Lockport.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in les... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
September 29, 2017
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Lockport drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Lockport
July 11, 2017
Let's talk about something critical for all Lockport drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps y... More
Hitting the Brakes in Lockport
February 27, 2017
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Lockport drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. Ther... More