Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
October 15, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) in Fort Wayne
September 24, 2023
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Fort Wayne drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Indiana driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd), our team will check your brake system and let you... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd): Brake Noise
February 20, 2022
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Fort Wayne. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are e... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
December 5, 2021
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 its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
September 19, 2021
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More