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Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
A regular brake inspection should be on every Valparaiso driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Automotive care articles and videos will check your brake system ...
Published on: Jun 21, 2026
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...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026
Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?
When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop. But at some point, you might notice stopping takes much more pressure on the pedal than it used to. When it ge...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking.
Most modern vehic...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
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 may...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025
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 bra...
Published on: Sep 28, 2025
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 ...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s 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...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025