Northup's Imported Car Service
304 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 401.783.6500

Brake System

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Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

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 it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles ...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Northup's Imported Car Service Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Wakefield : making noise or a pulsation in t...
Published on: Oct 10, 2021

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important.  Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble.  You’ll want to carefully maintain your brakes.  With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc...
Published on: Aug 02, 2020

Anti-lock Brakes Has Video

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Nov 08, 2019

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Wakefield, RI. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brak...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019

Brake Rotor Problems

Disc brakes are called disc brakes because of the big metal disc – or rotor – that spins with the wheel.  The brake pads rub against the rotor to slow the vehicle.  In technical ...
Published on: Nov 24, 2017

Disc Brake Maintenance At Northup's Imported Car Service In Wakefield

Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of force to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. The wheel hub keeps you...
Published on: Jul 04, 2013