Brakes

ABS Brakes: Gabriel Voisin

The anti-lock brake system, now known as ABS, was originally invented for airplanes in 1929. The French automobile and aeronautical engineer, Gabriel Voison, developed ABS because threshold braking for airplanes was next to impossible. Anti-lock brakes allow the tires to maintain traction on the road surface while braking. This prevents locking of the wheels [...]

2011-10-06T10:03:05-06:00

Top 6 Brake Problems

Here are the six most common problems Utah brake repair shops face when a customer brings their vehicle in for repairs. No matter how good of a driver you are brake problems can happen. Stay safe, and pay attention to any problems in your brake system. A major problem Utah brake repair shops face [...]

2023-08-25T18:27:42-06:00

Checking Your Brake Lines

Brake lines generally last longer than the life of the vehicle.  But a small leak in the brake system can cause your brakes to fail.  If you find a leak, take it in to your favorite Utah brake repair shop as soon as you can. Every six months spend some quality time looking [...]

2023-08-25T16:47:53-06:00

Online Brake Help

Before taking your vehicle to your local Utah brake repair company it doesn’t hurt to go on the Internet and read about how vehicle systems work.  There is a lot of good information there to help you be more knowledgeable so you’ll know what your mechanic is talking about.  Some of my favorite sites [...]

2023-08-25T18:28:22-06:00

Don’t Overuse Your Brakes

It is very important to know the limits of your brake system. Knowing the limit can keep you safe and save you from having to go to a Utah brake repair company for problems. If you want to keep your brakes from overheating, be sure to take care of your brakes. Even with reliable [...]

2023-08-25T18:21:01-06:00

Getting the Right Brake Repair

If you’re having trouble with your brakes then it’s time to take your car into your local West Valley brake repair company.  Unfortunately brakes aren’t considered a wear item so they aren’t covered by warranty.  Although brake repair is often expensive, for your own safety you shouldn’t put off taking your vehicle into a [...]

2023-08-25T18:21:24-06:00

Working on Your Brakes – a Brief Overview

Keeping your brake system functioning properly should take priority over every other repair that needs to be done to your car.  It is the single most important system to the safe operation of your vehicle.  If you are ever in doubt about your braking system take it in to your local Utah brake repair [...]

2023-08-25T18:21:39-06:00

Is a Brake Flush Necessary?

You just visited your local Utah brake repair company to get your brakes looked at and they recommended a brake fluid flush. Is this something that really needs to be done? The answer: absolutely! As brake fluid ages it becomes contaminated and doesn’t function as it should. If you look at the color inside [...]

2023-08-25T18:22:01-06:00

Brakes

One of the most important parts of your car are the brakes. If these go out or are not maintained well, it can cause major trouble and is a huge safety risk. It is so important that you maintain them and make them last the longest that they possibly can. Brake fluid plays an [...]

2009-10-21T05:44:12-06:00
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