Skip's Automotive Service
19 Bass Harbor Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207.244.7276

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: Jan 19, 2025

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: Dec 15, 2022

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Southwest Harbor, ME. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brake...
Published on: May 22, 2022

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: Oct 25, 2021

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Skip's Automotive Service Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Southwest Harbor : making noise or a pulsation in...
Published on: Apr 08, 2020

Disc Brake Maintenance At Skip's Automotive Service In Southwest Harbor

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: Apr 24, 2013