Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
February 18, 2024
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
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
September 3, 2023
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
April 16, 2023
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
April 9, 2023
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
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Bloomington
October 4, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Bloomington area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Bloomington area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problem... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 3, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Bloomington driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Bloomington will ch... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Bloomington
August 23, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Bloomington 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 sho... More
Hitting The Brakes In Bloomington
August 16, 2022
Hello Bloomington, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rol... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
July 31, 2022
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Hitting the Brakes in Bloomington
July 26, 2022
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Bloomington drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. T... More