Brakes
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Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Wauwatosa drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Wisconsin driver's vehicle&nbs...Published on: Oct 15, 2017 -
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: Apr 18, 2017 -
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Wauwatosa area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell...Published on: Sep 09, 2018 -
Hello Wauwatosa, 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 the...Published on: Apr 21, 2019 -
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: Sep 09, 2015
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When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Wauwatosa 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: Feb 12, 2015 -
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 Wauwatosa.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also ...Published on: Dec 03, 2015 -
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Wauwatosa. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won&r...Published on: Sep 15, 2019
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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: Sep 11, 2022
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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: Feb 02, 2020
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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: Aug 28, 2022
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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: Oct 30, 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: Feb 28, 2021
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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: Jan 17, 2021
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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: Sep 25, 2022
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Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but may...Published on: Jan 07, 2024
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Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehic...Published on: Dec 18, 2022