Garage of Lowell
2400 W Main | Lowell, Michigan 49331 | (616) 897-9269

Brake System

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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: Mar 23, 2025

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: Feb 02, 2025

Brake Service At Garage of Lowell In Lowell

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most Lowell drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake system ...
Published on: Nov 24, 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: Nov 03, 2024

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: Oct 06, 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: Mar 12, 2023

Simple Answers from Garage of Lowell for Lowell: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do Lowell drivers need to have it done?Garage of Lowell Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as h...
Published on: Dec 11, 2022

How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)

If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: Oct 14, 2021