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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln: Rotor Problems
February 28, 2021
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 Lincoln.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
August 30, 2020
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. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More