Brake bleeding becomes necessary when air gets into your brake fluid line. This can be caused by a leak, overrunning of the master cylinder, or simply from having work done on your brakes. If air makes its way into your brake fluid line, it causes your brake pedal to have a soft, spongy feeling when you press down on it. If you are experiencing this when braking, you may need brake bleeding to correct the problem.

Vehicles come equipped with shocks, struts or both. Shocks, or a shock absorber, do just that: they absorb unevenness or bumps in the road, allowing the vehicle to travel steadily along. Struts serve a similar purpose and are designed differently. Both are mounted to your vehicle’s suspension system and are an integral part of steering, handling & control, comfort and safety.

Due to normal wear and tear, shocks and struts periodically need to be replaced (more frequently if you drive a lot on bumpy dirt roads). Manufacturers will recommend service and replacements based on average mileage intervals. Scheduled maintenance for your shocks and struts can be found in your owner’s manual. Pro tip: check out your vehicle owner’s manual and see if you are up-to-date on your vehicle maintenance! When you bring your car in for service, All American Muffler & Brake will inspect the condition of your vehicle’s shocks and/or struts and give you a recommendation based on your vehicle’s condition. Shocks and struts are frequently recommended because, well, they’re frequently needed