For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Elyria)
November 10, 2024
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St): Brake Noise
August 4, 2024
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Elyria. 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 expos... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
July 14, 2024
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're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Elyria
March 24, 2024
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Elyria area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Elyria area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
August 20, 2023
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. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
October 16, 2022
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... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
September 18, 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
Brake Service at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St) in Elyria
May 22, 2022
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Elyria drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St), our team will check your brake system and let you know if there a... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St)
March 6, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Elyria 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 ar... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
November 7, 2021
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Elyria 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 that... More