Service IntervalsStop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)If youve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, youll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheels rim with a pair of cushioned pads activated by your hand squeezing the hand brakes on your handlebars. The friction of tho... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on March 29, 2026 Don?t Meddle with the Pedal (Brake Caliper Replacement)If you drive a newer vehicle, chances are it has disc brakes, and one of the components of that type of brake is called a brake caliper. The caliper allows the pressure from your foot on the brake pedal to eventually move brake pads against discs in your wheels, which then slow and stop your veh... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on December 14, 2025 If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you cant slow down and stop, you cant drive safely. While many vehicles use what are called disc brakes, theres another type of brakes that ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on November 30, 2025 Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle's brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety feature of any vehicle.When it comes to... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on December 15, 2024 Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicles 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 safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, and thats why its so important to keep them in top condit... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on July 07, 2024 Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on October 29, 2023 Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well.Mos... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on May 28, 2023 Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly.Those could... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on February 12, 2023 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 have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on January 15, 2023 Deciphering the Auto Lab Troy Menu BoardLet's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Troy, Michigan, service centers like Auto Lab Troy have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on November 16, 2020 |
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