Brake System
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Anti-lock Brakes
We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our 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 ...
Published on: Aug 30, 2026
How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)
If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: May 24, 2026
Power Brakes
Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydr...
Published on: Apr 12, 2026
Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)
Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle? It matters. Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025
Simple Answers: Disc Brakes
Question
What are the signs that I need a brake job?
Answer
Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let's start with the...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024
Brake Service At Auto Advisors In Springfield
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Most Springfield drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake sy...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024
ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception 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 h...
Published on: Feb 27, 2024
Pay Attention to this Light
Of all the warning lights on your vehicle's instrument panel, there's one that demands your attention. And that's the brake warning light.
Common sense will tell you that if you can't stop, you...
Published on: Jul 02, 2023