Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Sacramento area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tel...

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Sacramento drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every California driver's vehicle&n...

  Hello Sacramento, let's talk about brakes. {{ image('MTg4') }} But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And th...

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 ...

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Sacramento drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a...

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Sacramento. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won&...

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Sacramento.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also...

Let's talk about something critical for all Sacramento drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – s...

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 eve...

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 se...

If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You...

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 aroun...

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 sys...

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. ...

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 ...

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 it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles ...

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 ...

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 may...

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. Ca...

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop.  And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle.  That means your brakes ha...