Older VehiclesStop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Branson area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication tha... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 28, 2023 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 the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 14, 2023 Hitting the Brakes in BransonSafety 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 other Branson drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on February 05, 2023 Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)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... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on January 01, 2023 Star Lube Branson Brake Service for Safe Stopping in BransonLet's talk about something critical for all Branson drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps yo... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on November 13, 2022 Braking News: Keep Your Stopping PowerRichard 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 Branson driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Star Lube Branson will check ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 23, 2022 Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 09, 2022 Hitting The Brakes In BransonHello Branson, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls o... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 11, 2022 |
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