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Simple Answers from The Tuning Point Advantage for TALLAHASSEE: Power Brakes

Question What is power brake service and why do I need to have it done? Answer Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as you can.  Now, suppose you suck up a...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

What's Shakin' with my Brakin'? (Brake Rotor Service)

If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don't stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked. All newer vehicles have disc brake...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)

Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad.  In other words, when you brake, things are bad.  You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)

If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: Jan 12, 2024

Anti-lock Brakes

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Sep 24, 2023

Brake Service At The Tuning Point Advantage In TALLAHASSEE

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most TALLAHASSEE drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake sy...
Published on: Jan 13, 2023

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal.  Let's start with the...
Published on: Jun 19, 2021

Simple Answers from The Tuning Point Advantage for TALLAHASSEE: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do TALLAHASSEE drivers need to have it done?The Tuning Point Advantage Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand an...
Published on: Mar 22, 2021