Bove's Auto & Truck
1118 Ferguson St, Rockford, IL 61102 815.962.0412

Brake System

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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: Oct 20, 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: Jun 16, 2024

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Bove's Auto & Truck Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Rockford : making noise or a pulsation in the brake ped...
Published on: Jan 30, 2024

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Rockford, IL. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake...
Published on: Nov 26, 2023

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: Sep 13, 2023

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: Jul 26, 2022

Disc Brake Maintenance At Bove's Auto & Truck In Rockford

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: Nov 05, 2013