How do disc breaks work and when do you need maintenance?
Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Calgary, AB. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc or rotor to slow the wheels. The brake pads are attached to a caliper that squeezes the [...]
Did You Know: All About Axles
The main job of your axles is to transfer power from your engine to the drive wheels. If you hear a strange noise coming from your axles, or if your axle seal is leaking or your CV boot is torn, the axle needs to be inspected and serviced or repaired. [...]
Did You Know About Alignment
Wheels are aligned with specific settings for toe-in and toe-out, positive and negative camber, and positive and negative castor. Each vehicle model can have different settings. Poor alignment affects your handling and causes your tires to wear very quickly. At Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd in Calgary we install quality [...]
Your Vehicle’s “Differential”
With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service at Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd, so most Calgary drivers don’t even have to think about it. And most rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for many miles, so [...]
Did you know about radiator safety?
You should never open your radiator pressure cap or coolant overflow bottle when your engine is hot. Hot coolant and steam can cause severe burns. Check your owner's manual, or ask you service advisor about when you should have your coolant replaced. At Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd in Calgary [...]
Pre-Trip Inspections
A lot of Calgary drivers wonder about how to prepare their vehicle for a trip. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and won’t leave [...]