Seasonal Brake Inspection: Take Stock Of Winter Damage
Rough winter roads can damage sensitive brake systems. Here’s our list for spring brake safety.
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Quick Stops Ahead: Will Your Brakes Meet the Challenge?
Crosswalks, jaywalkers and traffic congestion–frenetic school zones pose quite a few surprises for drivers. See our 13 back-to-school tips for brake safety.
Post-Summer Inspections Improve Vehicle Safety, Performance
Catch summer issues before they become expensive autumn repairs. See our list of what to look for on your vehicle.
Take Time for Winter Brake Safety Check
Remember your last sudden stop while driving? How quickly your vehicle stops depends on numerous factors including speed, weight of the car, condition of the brakes and road condition. Are your brakes up to the winter road challenge?
ABCs of ABS: Things Drivers Should Know
Ask a driver how their ABS is and chances are you’ll get a blank stare.
Anti-lock brake systems are credited as one of the most advanced safety technologies in modern vehicles yet they are an enigma to many.
How do you know if your ABS is functioning properly? It’s part performance and part education.
Routine Brake Checks Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe
Some warning signs never flash across your vehicle dashboard. Problems such as squeals or a vibrating brake pedal could be your car’s way of pleading for service.
Five Safety Tips For Your Vehicle's Braking System
Families penciling road maps and compiling an itinerary for summer travel should add one additional item to the list—brake inspection. See Coupons.
Your vehicle’s brake system is a key safety component and prone to problems caused by harsh summer conditions. Heat is the main culprit, especially for vehicles loaded down with travelers and gear.
Steering vibration may signal brake problems
You’re driving down the block and a bike rider appears from a side street. As your vehicle slows down, you notice an unsettling vibration in the steering wheel. Lately, you’ve also noticed the vibration anytime you use the brakes.
Your first instinct tells you something has gone wrong with the tires, but a new set was installed a couple months ago.