Automotive Tips from Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair: Rotor Problems
Posted October 21, 2015 12:00 PMThe brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Sierra Vista.
Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact surface for the brake pads, leaving you with reduced braking power.
Over time and miles, rotors can also wear down below safe specifications. It is important for Sierra Vista drivers to know that simply replacing brake pads on a wheel with a bad rotor will not solve the problem. Depending on their condition, rotors may be resurfaced or replaced.
Brake noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal are signs of potential brake problems that should be addressed right away. If you have any brake concerns, please have your friendly and professional Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair tech perform a thorough inspection.
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Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair
1255 E FRY BLVD
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-2216
http://www.azautorepair.net
Automotive Tips from Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair: Battery Testing
Posted October 9, 2015 12:00 PMThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.
Batteries are a big ticket item for most Sierra Vista drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.
Your Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for AZ drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.
Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair
1255 E FRY BLVD
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-2216
http://www.azautorepair.net
Automotive Tips from Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair: Air Conditioning Inspection
Posted October 7, 2015 12:00 PMMost auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.
Environmental laws in some around Sierra Vista require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some parts manufacturers require other components to be replaced along with certain failed parts in order to maintain the new part warranty. This is because a given failure may be the result of another worn or damaged part that will, if not replaced, prematurely damage the new component.
Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair in Sierra Vista is fully equipped to restore your flow of cool air.
Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair
1255 E FRY BLVD
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-2216
http://www.azautorepair.net
