Once on a trip to Maui, we took a day trip to the Haleakala Volcano. This is a road that goes from Sea level to over 10,000 feet in about 27 miles, with plenty of pedaling on and off the brakes. I noticed several signs that suggested to downshift instead of using my brakes and I… Read more »
Posts Tagged: brake repair
The Importance of a Brake Inspection
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.” This is why it’s so important for Kent drivers to get a regular brake inspection. An inspection at Central Avenue Automotive will ensure your brake system is operating optimally and prevent… Read more »
Can Simple DIY Maintenance End Badly?
We’ve seen the whole gamut of issues from people who try to service their vehicle themselves. A common one is people who try to install their own batteries. When they install the battery, they hook up the cables incorrectly and blow fuses in the car. Another common occurrence with people who install their own batteries… Read more »
