Give me a Brake (Light)!
October 6, 2024
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
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
June 9, 2024
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 vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Centerton)
January 28, 2024
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)
December 31, 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
Automotive Tips from Star Lube Centerton: Brake Noise
December 10, 2023
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Centerton. 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 ex... More
Brake Service at Star Lube Centerton in Centerton
December 3, 2023
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Centerton drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Arkansas driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Star Lube Centerton, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there ar... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
November 5, 2023
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
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Star Lube Centerton
October 22, 2023
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Centerton drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes... More