Martin Automotive, LLC.
2136 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571 309.745.9513

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Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles ...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

Anti-lock Brakes Has Video

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: Jun 02, 2022

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Martin Automotive, LLC. Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Washington : making noise or a pulsation in the bra...
Published on: Nov 23, 2021

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Washington, IL. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, bra...
Published on: Nov 13, 2020

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important.  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...
Published on: Apr 08, 2020

Brake Rotor Problems

Disc brakes are called disc brakes because of the big metal disc – or rotor – that spins with the wheel.  The brake pads rub against the rotor to slow the vehicle.  In technical ...
Published on: Nov 20, 2019

Disc Brake Maintenance At Martin Automotive, LLC. In Washington

Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of force to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. The wheel hub keeps you...
Published on: Jul 18, 2013