Carthage Auto Repair

What Is Regenerative Braking? Re-generative braking is a technology used in hybrid and electric vehicles to recover and store some of the kinetic energy. This captured electrical energy is stored in the vehicle's battery, effectively recharging it. This stored energy can later be used to power the electric motor. Regenerative braking systems work by converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into electrical energy. One thing to keep in mind is Regenerative braking does not eliminate the need for traditional friction brakes entirely. In certain situations, such as emergency stops or when the battery is fully charged, hybrid and electric vehicles still rely on conventional braking systems to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It is important to keep your brakes in good working order.                                     What Are The Advantages & D ... read more

   Squeaking brakes are indicative of several things about your vehicle's braking system, but it might not necessarily mean your brakes are bad. Your brakes can be squeaking for many possible reasons, including dust or debris, caliper issues, and could even be the brakes’ quality. If the squeaking persists or becomes more intense or accompanied by other issues like decreased braking performance, it's recommended that you bring your vehicle in for an inspection and repair. Keeping up on the repairs ensures the safety and optimal performance of your vehicle.   You can reuse brake rotors when installing new brake pads. However, you must consider a few things when doing this, like compatibility of hardware and the condition of the rotors. The rotors should be inspected for signs of wear, warping, cracking, or excessive grooving. If the rotors are heavily worn, damaged, or warped beyond acceptable limits, they should be replaced to ensure safe and effective b ... read more

Do I Need to Replace Rotors? Do I Need To Replace Rotors With Brake Pads? These are questions we get asked when a vehicle needs a Brake Job. Our recommendation is to replace the Brake Rotors and Brake Pads as set. One reason why Brake Rotors need to be replaced is because of rust jacking. When this happens the Brake Rotor starts to delaminate and have high and low spots on the surface of the Brake Rotor. When this happens, you may feel the Steering Wheel Shake when you apply your Brakes. Another reason you want to replace Brake Pads and Brake Rotors as a set is because the rust or metal filings from the old Brake Rotor may get embedded in the Old Brake Pads. If you use them over you may end up with Squealing Brakes when you stop. If your vehicle needs brakes let us know and we will be happy to check the brakes on your vehicle and give you a quote to fix them

Why Are My Brakes Grinding? This is an audible indicator that your vehicle’s Brake Pads have worn out and need to be replaced. When you hear the Brakes Grinding in your car you need to get it checked out right away. There is no friction material left on your Brake Pads and they start wearing metal to metal on your Brake Rotor. When this happens, it starts to take metal off the Brake Rotor. If you wait to long to fix it will keep eating away at the rotor till its so thin that it breaks in pieces, or the Brake Caliper Pistons will pop out causing loss of Brake Fluid and cause total Brake failure. Remember its your life at stake as well as everyone else’s that is on the road with you. Brakes are a safety item on your vehicle and you want to make sure they stay in good repair so that you can stop safely in an emergency. If you hear a grinding noise when you apply your brakes give us a call and we will be happy to check your vehicles Braking System. 

Why Does My Car Shake When I Brake? There are many reasons for Why Does My Car Shake When I Brake. We are going to look at why your cars Brakes may cause it to shake. In the northeast where your car runs in salt during the winter your Brake Rotors can get rust jacking on the surface of the Brake Rotor. When you apply your brakes the surface of your Brake Rotors are uneven causing the brakes to pulsate and your car to shake. If your use your vehicle for towing or do a lot of hard stops without letting your vehicles Brake Rotor’s cool down enough between stops over time this may also create a What Causes My Car To Shake When Braking. One other thing you notice along with your vehicle shaking when you apply the Brakes is a What Causes My Car To Pull To The Right. This Is usually caused by a sticking Brake Caliper or a failed Brake Hose. If you are experiencing any of these conditions give us a call and we would be happy to diagnose the braking system in your vehicle