Kirkwood Auto Center
4913 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 302.995.6179

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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: Mar 16, 2025

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 18, 2022

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: Jul 11, 2022

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Kirkwood Auto Center Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Wilmington : making noise or a pulsation in the brake ...
Published on: Aug 26, 2016

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Wilmington, DE. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, bra...
Published on: May 07, 2016

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: Dec 10, 2015

Disc Brake Maintenance At Kirkwood Auto Center In Wilmington

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: Mar 27, 2013