Older Vehicles
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 wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 19, 2020
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 damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less co...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on July 09, 2018
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 of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes are ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on June 05, 2018
How do Troy drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Troy, ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on January 22, 2018
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 everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps your ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on December 17, 2017
Hello Troy, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls off ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on August 20, 2017
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Troy drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Troy area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families d...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on May 15, 2016
So youve bought a used car in the Troy area. How do you know what youre getting? It is hard to know what youre getting because people in the Troy area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why youve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wan...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on September 22, 2012
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