A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)

December 31, 2023

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. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More

Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville in Westerville

June 11, 2023

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Westerville drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville, our team will check your brake system and let you ... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Westerville

May 21, 2023

Let's talk about something critical for all Westerville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keep... More

More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)

April 30, 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

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

July 3, 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 Westerville driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service... More

Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Advice on What to Do After You Buy

January 9, 2022

Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Westerville drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Westerville area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, w... More

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

September 27, 2020

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 around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

May 10, 2020

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

Hitting the Brakes in Westerville

March 22, 2020

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 other Westerville drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. T... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville: Brake Noise

November 17, 2019

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Westerville. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ... More