American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505.891.8951

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Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?American Tire and Service Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Rio Rancho : making noise or a pulsation in the b...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

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: Jul 28, 2024

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: Oct 21, 2020

Disc Brake Maintenance At American Tire and Service In Rio Rancho

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: Sep 25, 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 22, 2019

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: Apr 22, 2017

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Rio Rancho, NM. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, bra...
Published on: Apr 13, 2017