Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)
October 20, 2024
When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicles going to stop. If your brakes arent working right, its a risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, youre driving a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, and you have to be able to stop... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy): Rotor Problems
August 11, 2024
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 Fort Myers.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... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
July 30, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Fort Myers 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
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
July 3, 2022
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
Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Fort Myers
January 1, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Fort Myers 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 keeps... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) in Fort Myers
October 3, 2021
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Fort Myers drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Florida driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy), our team will check your brake system and let you know... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy)
September 26, 2021
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Fort Myers 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 shoe... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
September 21, 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