Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)
July 7, 2024
When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicles going to stop. If your brakes arent working right, its a risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, youre driving a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, and you have to be able to stop... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
March 31, 2024
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 the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
October 15, 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
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
July 23, 2023
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 maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
April 2, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Tuffy Ocala Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Ocala
October 30, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Ocala 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 keeps your... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Ocala
October 19, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Ocala area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Ocala area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you w... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 18, 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 Ocala driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Ocala will check your bra... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala
July 26, 2022
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Ocala drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Florida driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Ocala, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problem... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
July 25, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Ocala 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 indication that ... More