Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)

November 19, 2023

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)

November 6, 2022

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

Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

October 16, 2022

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

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Plainfield

September 4, 2022

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Plainfield area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Plainfield area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems ... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

September 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 Plainfield driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service ... More

Hitting The Brakes In Plainfield

August 6, 2022

Hello Plainfield, 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 roll... More

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

July 26, 2022

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Plainfield 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 ... More

Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)

April 10, 2022

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

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

June 13, 2021

Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More

For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Plainfield)

March 28, 2021

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