Brakes
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Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Eagle Lake area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tel...Published on: Dec 19, 2013 -
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Eagle Lake drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every MN driver's vehicle main...Published on: Nov 07, 2014 -
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 ...Published on: Apr 24, 2015
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When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Eagle Lake drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a...Published on: Oct 13, 2015 -
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Eagle Lake. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won&...Published on: Mar 04, 2018 -
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it se...Published on: Nov 11, 2018
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If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You...Published on: Mar 10, 2019 -
Hello Eagle Lake, let's talk about brakes. {{ image('MTg4') }} But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And th...Published on: Sep 22, 2019 -
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 Eagle Lake.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also...Published on: Nov 24, 2019
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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 12, 2020
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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 05, 2021
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Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.”That's why a regular brake inspection is on eve...Published on: Jan 30, 2022
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Let's talk about something critical for all Eagle Lake drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – s...Published on: May 29, 2022
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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 ...Published on: Aug 14, 2022
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If you’ve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, that’s a signal that you shouldn’t ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong.&...Published on: Apr 30, 2023
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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 11, 2023
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You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Ca...Published on: Oct 29, 2023
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Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been aroun...Published on: Apr 14, 2024