Brakes

  • Automotive Tips from Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.: Brake Noise
    Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Coos Bay. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won&rs...
    Published on: May 11, 2017
  • Brake Service at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. in Coos Bay
    Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Coos Bay drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every OR driver's vehicle mainte...
    Published on: May 08, 2018
  • Hitting The Brakes In Coos Bay
      Hello Coos Bay, let's talk about brakes. {{ image('MTg4') }} But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then...
    Published on: May 17, 2020
  • Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
    Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably.  That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake sys...
    Published on: Apr 04, 2021
  • Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
    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 ...
    Published on: May 30, 2021
  • Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
    Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Coos Bay area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell ...
    Published on: Nov 28, 2021
  • Automotive Tips from Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.: Rotor Problems
    The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Coos Bay.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also b...
    Published on: Mar 13, 2022
  • The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
    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 aroun...
    Published on: May 21, 2023
  • Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
    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 vehic...
    Published on: Dec 03, 2023
  • Hitting the Brakes in Coos Bay
    Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and ...
    Published on: Dec 24, 2023
  • A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
    We've all been there.  You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands.  So you decide you'll use the parking brake. ...
    Published on: Dec 31, 2023
  • Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.
    When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Coos Bay drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a l...
    Published on: Jan 01, 2024