Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
May 21, 2023
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Brake Noise
February 5, 2023
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Austin. 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 expos... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
November 13, 2022
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
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
August 7, 2022
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 around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
November 15, 2020
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Rotor Problems
November 1, 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 Austin.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 ... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin in Austin
January 26, 2020
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Austin drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Texas driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin, our team will check your brake system and let you kn... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Advice on What to Do After You Buy
February 17, 2019
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Austin 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 Austin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
June 14, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Austin 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 ar... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
January 30, 2018
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Austin area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More