Older VehiclesThe Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)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 ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on November 01, 2020 What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Brook ParkSo you've bought a used vehicle in the Brook Park area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Brook Park area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold ve... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 15, 2020 Braking News: Keep Your Stopping PowerRichard 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 Brook Park driver's maintenance schedule. An... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 14, 2020 Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on November 17, 2019 Bad VibesYour vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 18, 2019 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Brook Park. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 03, 2018 Stop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Brook Park area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 08, 2018 Hitting the Brakes in Brook ParkSafety 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 other Brook Park drivers — on the road. And good sa... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 29, 2017 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Rotor ProblemsThe 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 Brook Park.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in l... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on June 11, 2017 Palker Automotive Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Brook ParkLet's talk about something critical for all Brook Park drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keep... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 13, 2016 |
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