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

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton

June 12, 2022

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Appleton 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 shoes ... More