Expert Brake Services by Lewis Automotive 

Reliable Auto Brake Repair in West Chester, PA  Recognizing the Warning Signs of Failing Brakes  Your car’s brakes are essential for your safety on the road, and recognizing early signs of trouble can save you from costly repairs or dangerous accidents. Common warning signs include squealing or grinding noises when braking, a spongy or stiff […]

Reliable Auto Brake Repair in West Chester, PA

Expert Brake Services by Lewis Automotive Recognizing the Warning Signs of Failing Brakes Your car’s brakes are essential for your safety on the road, and recognizing early signs of trouble can save you from costly repairs or dangerous accidents. Common warning signs include squealing or grinding noises when braking, a spongy or stiff brake pedal, […]

Brake Repair and Engine Braking

What is Engine Braking? It’s one of those words. Depending upon how you spell it, the words can take on drastically different meanings. (If you’re into English, you’ll recognize that as a homonym or homophone.) Although an engine breaking is a terrible circumstance, engine braking can actually be a great concept. So, what is it? […]

The Greatest Thing since Brake Pads

When describing just how great something is, doesn’t that make more sense than “The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread”?  Not that there’s anything wrong with sliced bread, but let’s be honest, if you had to choose between being able to stop your car, truck, or SUV when applying the brakes and being able to make […]

Brake Noises 101: Defining What You Just Heard

At some point in your driving career, you will have heard some weird noise come from your brakes. As soon as you do, a flood of thoughts come to mind and you’re left wondering if it’s even safe to drive your car anymore. Well…it depends on what the sound was. Sometimes it’s a minor issue […]

What Type of Brake Pad is Best for Your Driving Style?

Your vehicle’s brakes serve a very important function, yet it’s not something most people think about. Still, you expect them to operate at peak performance when you need them most, without exception. That’s why everyone should be more aware of their brakes and the individual components that safely help bring your car to a complete […]