Brakes

  • Brake Service at ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE in Silver Spring
    Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Silver Spring drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Maryland driver's vehicle&...
    Published on: May 22, 2012
  • Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
    Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Silver Spring area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to ...
    Published on: Jun 25, 2013
  • Hitting The Brakes In Silver Spring
      Hello Silver Spring, let's talk about brakes. {{ image('MTg4') }} But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And...
    Published on: Nov 25, 2015
  • Hitting the Brakes in Silver Spring
    Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and ...
    Published on: Aug 14, 2015
  • Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE
    When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Silver Spring drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There ar...
    Published on: Jun 04, 2015
  • Automotive Tips from ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE: Brake Noise
    Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Silver Spring. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they w...
    Published on: May 02, 2017
  • Automotive Tips from ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE: Rotor Problems
    The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Silver Spring.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can a...
    Published on: May 22, 2017
  • ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Silver Spring
    Let's talk about something critical for all Silver Spring drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop &ndash...
    Published on: Aug 06, 2017
  • Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
    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 eve...
    Published on: Jun 19, 2018
  • Give me a Brake (Light)!
    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...
    Published on: Sep 09, 2018
  • For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Silver Spring)
    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 se...
    Published on: Sep 16, 2018
  • The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
    Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days.  Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been aroun...
    Published on: Mar 01, 2020
  • Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
    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 sys...
    Published on: Apr 05, 2020
  • Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
    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 ...
    Published on: May 30, 2021
  • A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
    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. ...
    Published on: Feb 27, 2022
  • Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
    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 it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles ...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2022
  • It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
    Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them.  Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way ...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2022
  • Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
    Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but may...
    Published on: Oct 23, 2022
  • More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
    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. Ca...
    Published on: Nov 06, 2022
  • Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
    Your vehicle's brakes wear out.  It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking.  Most modern vehic...
    Published on: Jan 15, 2023