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Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024
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: Mar 17, 2024
Xtreme Brake Service for Safe Stopping in North Ridgeville
Let's talk about something critical for all North Ridgeville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop &nd...
Published on: Oct 22, 2023
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: Jul 09, 2023
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: Nov 06, 2022
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: Dec 26, 2021
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: May 03, 2020
Automotive Tips from Xtreme: 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 North Ridgeville.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They ca...
Published on: Oct 14, 2018