More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)

October 15, 2023

You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More

Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)

July 23, 2023

Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More

Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

April 2, 2023

If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More

Tuffy Ocala Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Ocala

October 30, 2022

Let's talk about something critical for all Ocala 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 keeps your... More

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Ocala

October 19, 2022

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Ocala area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Ocala area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you w... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

October 18, 2022

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 Ocala driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Ocala will check your bra... More

Brake Service at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala

July 26, 2022

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Ocala drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Florida driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Ocala, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problem... More

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

July 25, 2022

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Ocala area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that ... More

Hitting the Brakes in Ocala

July 21, 2022

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 Ocala drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There a... More

Hitting The Brakes In Ocala

July 17, 2022

Hello Ocala, 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 truck rolls off... More