Maumee Auto Repair

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Maumee drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every OH driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Lange`s Auto Care, Inc., our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into your Maumee service center right away. And watch out for these problems: Low or spongy brake pedal Hard brake pedal A brake warning light that stays on Constantly squealing or grinding brakes Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor that's attached to the axle. Calipers straddle the rotor, kind of like the brakes on a bicycle. Drum brakes are more common on back wheels. Pads, called shoes, push against the inside of the drum to slow the vehicle.There are several things that need to be serviced on the ... read more

  Hello Maumee, 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 off a local Maumee showroom floor. It has brand new brakes with brand new brake pads. The brake lines and pump are filled with fresh fluid and are completely clean inside. And the tires are brand new, with full tread. It is ready to go.Naturally, braking power is at its peak performance. Now the miles/kilometers start to add up on the vehicle. Maumee drivers tend to focus on the brake pads. In the automotive business, the pads and shoes on drum brakes are called the friction material. That's because they provide the friction used to stop the vehicle. The pads are designed to be effective throughout their useful life – it's not until they are worn so thin as to be out of 'specs'  t ... read more

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 Maumee driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems.Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. in Maumee right away. Here are some symptoms for Maumee drivers to watch for: Low or spongy brake pedal Hard brake pedal A brake warning light that stays on Constantly squealing or grinding brakes Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes If you are experiencing any of these, it's time to get your brakes checked. Talk to your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. .There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor that's attached ... read more