Brake System
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Stop Right There!
Your vehicle’s brakes are only as good as its master cylinder. This part is truly is the heart of your braking system, because if it isn’t working the way it should, the rest of the ...
Published on: Oct 11, 2026
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
A regular brake inspection should be on every California driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Cheseldine Tire & Auto will check your brake system and let you k...
Published on: May 31, 2026
Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)
If you’ve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, you’ll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheel’s...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026
If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])
When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you can’t slow down and stop, you ...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026
Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?
When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop. But at some point, you might notice stopping takes much more pressure on the pedal than it used to. When it ge...
Published on: Dec 28, 2025
Don’t Meddle with the Pedal (Brake Caliper Replacement)
If you drive a newer vehicle, chances are it has disc brakes, and one of the components of that type of brake is called a brake caliper. The caliper allows the pressure from your foot on the bra...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025
Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)
It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle...
Published on: Aug 11, 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: Jul 21, 2024