Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)
December 21, 2025
If youve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, youll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheels rim with a pair of cushioned pads activated by your hand squeezing the hand brakes on your handlebars. The friction of tho... More
If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])
December 7, 2025
When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you cant slow down and stop, you cant drive safely. While many vehicles use what are called disc brakes, theres another type of brakes that ... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
November 10, 2024
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
June 30, 2024
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
November 6, 2022
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Is Your Royal Oak Driving Severe?
July 21, 2022
People near Royal Oak, Michigan, often ask TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Royal Oak, Michigan, service advisor at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires look up your veh... More
TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
August 12, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Royal Oak residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to t... More
Recommended Service Intervals at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
February 12, 2018
Most people in the Royal Oak area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. S... More
Ask TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires About the Importance of Service Intervals
June 19, 2017
Today in our TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the l... More
Recommended Royal Oak Service Intervals
January 1, 2017
Everyone in Royal Oak, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Royal Oak dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Royal Oak residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tel... More