Brake System
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ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Apr 07, 2024
Power Brakes
Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal.The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydraul...
Published on: May 12, 2022
Simple Answers: Disc Brakes
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What are the signs that I need a brake job?
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Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let's start with the...
Published on: Jan 24, 2022
Power Brakes
Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydr...
Published on: Nov 09, 2021
Simple Answers from Christian's Automotive for : Power Brakes
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What is power brake service and why do I need to have it done?
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Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as you can. Now, suppose you suck up a...
Published on: Oct 01, 2021
Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)
Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle? It matters. Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Apr 23, 2020
What's Shakin' with my Brakin'? (Brake Rotor Service)
If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don't stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked. All newer vehicles have disc brake...
Published on: Oct 14, 2019
Brake Service At Christian's Automotive In
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Most drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake system and br...
Published on: Jun 10, 2019