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Disc and Drum Brakes Explained

Here at Johnny Myers Discount Tires & Service Center We Offer *FREE*  Brake Checks & Tire Rotation With Every Oil Change Upon an Appointment!  🚘 🚙 🏁   Contact us @ (239)-936-4313   👍 After owning a car or truck for more than a few months, you undoubtedly become aware that your vehicle's brakes occasionally need replacing. Let's face it, we can be hard on our brakes. Highway speeds, stop-and-go traffic, and heavy cargo loads are some of the more significant factors which increase brake wear. Brakes are considered a normal wear-and-tear item, so sooner or later (sooner for the heavy-footed among us) brake parts always need replacing.  But what is your mechanic referring to when he tells you that you need "pads AND rotors"? Or tells you that, "you need front pads, rear shoes, and one caliper is sticking"? Do you know what kind of brake system is on your ride? More importantly, if you're purchasing the parts yourself, do you know the differe...