Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?
November 2, 2025
When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop. But at some point, you might notice stopping takes much more pressure on the pedal than it used to. When it gets to that point it becomes a safety issue, and you should bring your vehicle in so we can track down whats... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
May 18, 2025
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
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Fort Myers)
April 21, 2024
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
April 7, 2024
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
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
March 17, 2024
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
Hitting the Brakes in Fort Myers
August 13, 2023
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Fort Myers drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. Th... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd): Brake Noise
July 16, 2023
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Fort Myers. 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 e... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd)
December 25, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Fort Myers drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoe... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
July 17, 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 Fort Myers driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) Advice on What to Do After You Buy
September 18, 2021
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, whe... More