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Simple Answers from D AND E AUTO REPAIR for CHICO: Power Brakes
Question
What is power brake service and why do I need to have it done?
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Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as you can. Now, suppose you suck up a...
Published on: Mar 22, 2026
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: Mar 15, 2026
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
If you’ve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, that’s a signal that you shouldn’t ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. ...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025
What's Shakin' with my Brakin'? (Brake Rotor Service)
If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don't stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked. All newer vehicles have disc brake...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes ha...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025
Anti-lock Brakes
We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Mar 19, 2023
ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Jan 25, 2023
Brake Service At D AND E AUTO REPAIR In CHICO
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Most CHICO 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 system a...
Published on: Aug 08, 2022