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349 East 8th Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 970.247.4040

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ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help yo...
Published on: Jan 16, 2018

Anti-Lock Brakes

Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergen...
Published on: Mar 31, 2016

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal.  Let's start with the...
Published on: Nov 28, 2015

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 hydr...
Published on: Oct 16, 2015

Simple Answers from Mountain Auto Care for Durango: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do Durango drivers need to have it done?Mountain Auto Care Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it a...
Published on: Mar 05, 2014

Brake Service At Mountain Auto Care In Durango

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most Durango 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: Jun 20, 2012