Lake Elmo Repair
11179 Stillwater Blvd N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 651.770.7699

Brake System

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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: Feb 16, 2025

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)

If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon.  That’s because your brakes are extraordina...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024

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: Nov 03, 2024

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: Oct 27, 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: Jun 30, 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: Apr 17, 2023

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: Feb 01, 2023

Simple Answers from Lake Elmo Repair for Lake Elmo: Power Brakes

Question What is power brake service and why do I need to have it done? Answer 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: Jul 20, 2022