For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Winter Springs)

December 3, 2023

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 seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More

It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)

August 27, 2023

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 around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More

Hitting the Brakes in Winter Springs

July 2, 2023

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 Winter Springs drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection... More

Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

June 11, 2023

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 its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

January 22, 2023

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

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

January 1, 2023

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Winter Springs 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 indicat... More

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

January 2, 2022

Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Winter Springs 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 Winter Springs area. Vehicles are sold when families ups... More

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

May 16, 2021

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

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Winter Springs

January 17, 2021

Let's talk about something critical for all Winter Springs 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 k... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Winter Springs: Brake Noise

February 9, 2020

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Winter Springs. 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 a... More