A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
September 22, 2024
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
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
January 28, 2024
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 vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Appleton)
January 21, 2024
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
June 25, 2023
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
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
May 28, 2023
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Appleton
August 31, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Appleton area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Appleton area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
August 30, 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 Appleton driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Ce... More
Hitting The Brakes In Appleton
July 16, 2022
Hello Appleton, 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 rolls ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
July 12, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Appleton 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 th... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Appleton, Wisconsin Vehicle
June 30, 2022
How do Appleton drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Wisconsin consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Wisconsin seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in ... More