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Top 5 Brake Issues We See Every Week (And How To Fix Them)

Top 5 Brake Issues We See Every Week (And How To Fix Them)

by autoTECH Blackhawk | Jul 14, 2025 | Brake Repairs

Worn brake pads, squeaks, leaking brake fluid, warped rotors, and a soft brake pedal. Each one pops up in lots of cars, regardless of make or model. Worn pads equal slow stops. Squeaking can indicate dust or ancient pads. Brake fluid leaks from the soft pedal and drop...
Are Squeaky Brakes Always A Problem? Here’s What To Know

Are Squeaky Brakes Always A Problem? Here’s What To Know

by autoTECH Blackhawk | Jul 10, 2025 | Brake Repairs

Squeaky brakes aren’t inherently a cause for concern, but they can indicate problems that require attention. Dust, moisture, or worn pads can all cause brake noise. Sometimes new brakes squeak for the first few days while they settle in. In other instances, squeaks...
Disc Vs. Drum Brakes: What’s On Your Car And Why It Matters

Disc Vs. Drum Brakes: What’s On Your Car And Why It Matters

by autoTECH Blackhawk | Jul 7, 2025 | Brake Repairs

Disc and drum brakes are the two primary types of brakes on cars currently, along with their parts and applications. Almost all new cars have disc brakes in the front — where heat control and stopping power are most critical — and drum brakes frequently operate on the...
What Happens If You Keep Driving With a Broken Radiator Fan?

What Happens If You Keep Driving With a Broken Radiator Fan?

by autoTECH Blackhawk | Apr 25, 2025 | Broken Radiator Fan

Continue to drive with a defective radiator fan, and your car engine will start to overheat. That’s particularly the case in stop-and-go traffic or on a hot day in LA. I know from experience that the fan helps move air through the radiator when the car is stopped or...
What Should You Do First When Your Radiator Fan Stops Working?

What Should You Do First When Your Radiator Fan Stops Working?

by autoTECH Blackhawk | Apr 5, 2025 | Broken Radiator Fan

If your radiator fan is not working, your first action should be to turn off your engine. This step is critical to cooling it down and avoiding any chance of overheating. Heat can develop very fast. Allowing time for hot components to cool down is beneficial for your...
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