It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
January 24, 2021
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
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Sterling Heights
May 6, 2020
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Sterling Heights area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Sterling Heights area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were the... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
May 5, 2020
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 Sterling Heights driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Sterling Tire & Auto... More
Bad Vibes
March 29, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: Brake Noise
September 10, 2018
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Sterling Heights. 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... More
Hitting the Brakes in Sterling Heights
June 3, 2018
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 Sterling Heights drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspecti... More
Used Cars: Sterling Tire & Auto Advice on What to Do After You Buy
March 6, 2018
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights area. Vehicles are sold when families... More
Hitting The Brakes In Sterling Heights
November 20, 2017
Hello Sterling Heights, 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 truc... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Sterling Heights
October 8, 2017
Let's talk about something critical for all Sterling Heights 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... More
Brake Service at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
January 30, 2017
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Sterling Heights drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Sterling Tire & Auto, our team will check your brake system and let you know if ... More