What causes my brakes to squeal?

How the braking system works

Diagnose braking problems. Spongy feel/increased pedal travel? Find leaks in your braking system. This illustrated guide covers top problems with brakes.

When to Use Your Emergency Brake

If you were asked when you should use your emergency brake, the most obvious answer would most likely be "in an emergency," it's right there in the name!

How often does a car need wheel alignment

Wheel alignment is the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels relative to each other and to the car body. Your car may need a wheel alignment when...

How Often Do I Need to Change My Brake Fluid?

Brake fluid is as vital to stopping a vehicle as engine oil is to keeping it going, but it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The recommended intervals for changing brake fluid are all over the board depending on the manufacturer, from as often as every two years to never. Really.

Five Things You Should Never Do in a Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

Infographic: Check engine light on?

More car fires happen every year from deferred maintenance than accidents. Keep your family safe; have your car checked today<br>Regular oil changes are your best investment toward the longevity of your engine! Keep your car running longer with preventative maintenance<br>Regular brake inspections are the best way to ensure safe and reliable braking and minimize the cost of repairs when brake service is needed. Safety…

Do new cars really need brake fluid replaced every 5,000 miles?

Clean brake fluid is crucial to a modern ABS brake system. Several manufacturers recommend brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles.

Would Your Brakes Pass Inspection?

Out-of-adjustment brakes and other brake system violations make up almost half of the out-of-service roadside inspection violations on commercial vehicles.

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 brakes in the front, and more manufacturers are using disc brakes all around (instead of an older technology...

Drove With the Parking Brake On Accidentally: Now What?

You accidentally drove with the parking brake on, now what do you do? Here's what the parking brake does and what can happen if you forget to disengage it.

Lime scooter bug causes 'excessive braking,' company working to fix

Lime is working to fix what it calls a "bug" that caused "sudden excessive braking" in its scooters.

Is It Time For New Brakes?

Does your car need new brakes? Robert's Collision &amp; Repair can help.

How To Bleed Your Brakes

Follow these simple steps to get the job done right.

Why your brakes squeal

Road conditions and terrains can cause debris from the road to be trapped in the brake callipers.

Knowing how the Brakes Work

When having your vehicle inspected, also remember to check the brakes. The brakes allow you to slow the vehicle down, and eventually have it stop. This is an important safety feature that should not be ignored. The braking system in…Read more ›