Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

September 17, 2023

If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More

More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)

September 3, 2023

You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More

Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)

April 23, 2023

As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More

Hitting The Brakes In Walled Lake

February 19, 2023

Hello Walled Lake, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rol... More

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Walled Lake

October 20, 2022

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Walled Lake area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Walled Lake area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problem... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

October 19, 2022

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Walled Lake driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Walled Lake will ch... More

Brake Service at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake

September 7, 2022

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Walled Lake drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Walled Lake, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there ar... More

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

August 29, 2022

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Walled Lake 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

Give me a Brake (Light)!

August 28, 2022

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

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

April 24, 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