Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
November 5, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Omaha 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 that ... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
September 3, 2023
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
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
August 13, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
March 12, 2023
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard Advice on What to Do After You Buy
January 8, 2023
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Omaha 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 Omaha area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
July 10, 2022
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... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
June 5, 2022
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Brake Noise
May 18, 2022
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Omaha. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expose... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
February 27, 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 Omaha driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Cente... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard: Rotor Problems
September 19, 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 Omaha.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 c... More