Brake Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave) in Grand Rapids
July 14, 2024
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Grand Rapids drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every MI driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave), our team will check your brake system and let you know if... More
Hitting The Brakes In Grand Rapids
January 7, 2024
Hello Grand Rapids, 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 ro... More
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
March 19, 2023
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
March 16, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Grand Rapids 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 indicatio... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
February 6, 2022
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
Hitting The Brakes In Grand Rapids
August 29, 2021
Hello Grand Rapids, 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 ro... More