Give me a Brake (Light)!
October 8, 2023
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Dexter
March 5, 2023
Let's talk about something critical for all Dexter 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 you... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
November 27, 2022
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... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
March 20, 2022
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
October 24, 2021
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
August 22, 2021
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Dexter 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
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter: Brake Noise
August 15, 2021
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Dexter. 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 expos... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Dexter
June 13, 2021
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Dexter area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Dexter area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
May 23, 2021
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... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
March 28, 2021
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