Brakes
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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 Belmont.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be...Published on: Oct 07, 2015 -
Let's talk about something critical for all Belmont 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 e...Published on: Jul 13, 2016
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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: May 03, 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 ...Published on: Nov 29, 2020
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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: Dec 20, 2020
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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: Jan 03, 2021 -
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: Jan 24, 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 ...Published on: Mar 28, 2021
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If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that it’s your brakes. Most newer vehicles ...Published on: Apr 24, 2022
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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: Nov 06, 2022
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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: Jun 18, 2023
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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: May 26, 2024