Brake System
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Don’t Meddle with the Pedal (Brake Caliper Replacement)
If you drive a newer vehicle, chances are it has disc brakes, and one of the components of that type of brake is called a brake caliper. The caliper allows the pressure from your foot on the bra...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025
If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])
When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you can’t slow down and stop, you ...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025
Automotive Tips from Autotronics of St. Peter: Rotor Problems
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 St. Peter.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also ...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025
Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon. That’s because your brakes are extraordina...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025
Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)
Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
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.
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Published on: Feb 09, 2025
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
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: Jan 12, 2025
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024