1734 Mileground Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-296-3344
Shocks and Struts:
The primary function of your car"s suspension and steering systems is to allow the wheels to move independently of the car, while keeping it "suspended" and stable. Any play or uncontrolled motion in these systems result in a deterioration of handling and accelerated is closely tied to the condition of the suspension and steering systems.
Suspension System:
Worn or loose components affect the suspension system's ability to control motion and alignment angles, resulting in a deterioration of vehicle handling and stabiliting, and accelerated tire wear.
Brake Concerns:
Grabs: "Touchy" brakes that grab with the least pressure. May indicate a problem as simple as grease or oil contaminated lining - or as serious as a lose or broken components ready to fail in an emergency.
Hard Pedal: Requires extreme pressure to make brake function. Can indicate power brake trouble, restricted hydraulic lines, frozen calipers or wheel cylinders, or damaged brake lining.
Low Pedal: Pedal nearly touches floorboard before brakes function. May activate your brake warning light. Problems may require a simple adjustment or indicate something much more serious.
Pulls: Car pulls to one side when brakes are applied. May be an under inflated tire, miss adjusted brakes or brakes are in need of repair.
Squeal: Brakes should operate with a minimal amount of noise. some noise is normal but excessive squeal, screech, grinding, groaning, chatter, clatter or bang means your brakes need attention.
Vibration: Brake pedal, steering wheel or entire vehicle shakes, vibrates or pulsates when brake is applied. May indicate need of resurface disc brake roto - or signal a serious problem of a loose component or faulty steering mechanism.
Brake Lights: Emergency brake is on or you have a serious drop in hydraulic pressure. Your brakes may be near total failure.
Drag: Sticking brakes, hot wheels or engine that seems to have lost power. Brakes may be Failing to release; the condition can reverse itself, leaving you with no brakes at all.
