Joe's Auto
1619 COMMERCE DR STOW, OH 44224 | 330.688.3611

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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 16, 2025

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: Jan 12, 2025

Power Brakes Service at Joe's Auto

Howdy, STOW drivers. Let's talk about your brakes. Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes themsel...
Published on: Oct 27, 2024

Simple Answers from Joe's Auto for STOW: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do STOW drivers need to have it done?Joe's Auto Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as hard as y...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024

What's Shakin' with my Brakin'? (Brake Rotor Service)

If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don't stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked. All newer vehicles have disc brake...
Published on: Dec 09, 2023

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: Nov 26, 2023

Brake Service At Joe's Auto In STOW

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most STOW 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 system an...
Published on: Jul 20, 2022

How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)

If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: Nov 20, 2020