Brown's Automotive & Towing
3901 Schipkowski Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 - 618.656.2886

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Brake Service At Brown's Automotive & Towing In Edwardsville

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most Edwardsville drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake s...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)

It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted.  You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops.  It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop.  And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle.  That means your brakes ha...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024

Anti-lock Brakes

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024

Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

If you’ve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, that’s a signal that you shouldn’t ignore.  A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. ...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Pay Attention to this Light

Of all the warning lights on your vehicle's instrument panel, there's one that demands your attention.  And that's the brake warning light. Common sense will tell you that if you can't stop, you...
Published on: Feb 27, 2024

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Oct 09, 2023