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Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)

Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle?  It matters.  Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)

Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad.  In other words, when you brake, things are bad.  You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...
Published on: Apr 13, 2025

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an e...
Published on: Sep 29, 2024

Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)

Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day.  And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum.  When it comes to...
Published on: Sep 15, 2024

Power Brakes

Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal.The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydraul...
Published on: Feb 19, 2023

Brake Service At Auto Fitness In GAINESVILLE

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most GAINESVILLE drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake sy...
Published on: Jul 23, 2022

Simple Answers from Auto Fitness for GAINESVILLE: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do GAINESVILLE drivers need to have it done?Auto Fitness Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as ...
Published on: Jun 14, 2022

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal.  Let's start with the...
Published on: Feb 11, 2021