Posts Tagged ‘Brakes’
Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception among car owners that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Imagine you are driving on a snowy road. You need to slam…
Read MoreWhat are the Signs That I Need A Brake Job?
Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for car owners: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let’s start with the noise. Most brake pads have an audible brake wear indicator. This is a small piece of metal that rubs on your brake rotor when the brake pads are…
Read MoreAnti-lock Brake System
Drivers trust in their brakes to safely slow and stop their vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you are just sliding over the road. And if the road is wet or slick or covered with gravel – you really…
Read MoreGhouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
For drivers, the spooky part about Halloween is that little ghouls and goblins often dress in dark colors and in costumes that cover their eyes, and some get so excited they simply forget road safety rules. To help keep trick-or-treaters as safe as possible, Douglas Automotive Repair Inc reminds motorists to drive slowly, especially through…
Read MoreAll About Disc Brakes
Today, we’re talking about disc brakes. Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of force to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. The wheel hub keeps your wheel attached to the Car or SUV. The brake disc – or…
Read MoreWhat is a Ceramic Brake Pad?
There has been a lot of talk, news and claims surrounding Ceramic brake pads in recent years. We would like to shed some light on the term and its proper meaning. The term “ceramic” refers to a very broad class of materials. Technically, these are inorganic, non-metallic materials that are formed due to the action…
Read MoreAll About Brakes
When you press the brake pedal, fluid is forced through lines that run to each wheel, causing pads to squeeze against rotors or shoes to push against drums to cause friction that slows the wheels. That’s a simplified description, but here’s what you need to know about brake maintenance and why it’s important. Why do…
Read MoreA Change for the Better? Just Ask Your Brakes.
Changing the many fluids in a vehicle is always a change for the better. Dirty engine oil, transmission fluid or anti-freeze are bad news for a car. But what about brake fluid? Many motorists know that this fluid should be topped off, but changed? Brake fluid in the typical vehicle can become contaminated in two…
Read MoreAsk the Tech: What is Power Brake Service?
What is power brake service and why do I need to have it done? Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as you can. Now, suppose you suck up a tablespoon of water into a syringe, push the plunger and squirt it out. Which would go further?…
Read MoreGetting Your Vehicle Ready For Summer
Summer’s heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic will take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of last winter, and you could be poised for a breakdown. You can lessen the odds of mechanical failure through periodic maintenance…Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too! Some of the following tips are…
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