Brakes

  • Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
    Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Troy area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell whe...
    Published on: Feb 07, 2013
  • Brake Service at MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC in Troy
    Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Troy drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan  driver's vehicle ma...
    Published on: Jun 04, 2013
  • Hitting the Brakes in Troy
    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: May 12, 2015
  • Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC
    When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Troy drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot ...
    Published on: Aug 07, 2015
  • Automotive Tips from MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC: Brake Noise
    Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Troy . They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won&rsquo...
    Published on: Apr 03, 2016
  • Hitting The Brakes In Troy
      Hello Troy , 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 then th...
    Published on: Mar 21, 2017
  • MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Troy
    Let's talk about something critical for all Troy 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 eve...
    Published on: Jun 11, 2017
  • Automotive Tips from MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC: 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 Troy .Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be d...
    Published on: Aug 18, 2017
  • Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
    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: Oct 15, 2017
  • For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Troy )
    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: Jul 10, 2018
  • Give me a Brake (Light)!
    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 16, 2018
  • Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
    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: Feb 02, 2020
  • The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
    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: Apr 05, 2020
  • It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
    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: Sep 19, 2021
  • A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
    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: Sep 26, 2021
  • Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
    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 06, 2022
  • Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
    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: Jul 03, 2022
  • 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: Oct 30, 2022
  • Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
    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: Nov 06, 2022
  • Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
    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: Dec 18, 2022