Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
March 24, 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
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
December 31, 2023
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
January 29, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Clermont 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
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Clermont)
November 20, 2022
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
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
December 5, 2021
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 Clermont driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy North Clermont will ch... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy North Clermont: Brake Noise
April 11, 2021
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Clermont. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exp... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
April 7, 2021
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
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy North Clermont
April 3, 2021
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Clermont 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