Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)

February 25, 2024

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

For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Lincoln)

February 18, 2024

Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

August 6, 2023

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 system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More

Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

June 4, 2023

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More

Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Advice on What to Do After You Buy

May 21, 2023

Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Lincoln drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Lincoln area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fami... More

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Lincoln

August 7, 2022

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Lincoln area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Lincoln area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

August 6, 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 Lincoln driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lin... More

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln

July 2, 2022

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Lincoln drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes a... More

It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)

November 7, 2021

Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More

Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)

April 18, 2021

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