O'Shea Tire Service
270 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY 13045 │ 607.753.3329

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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: Jul 28, 2024

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: May 28, 2023

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 23, 2021

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?O'Shea Tire Service Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Cortland : making noise or a pulsation in the brake ped...
Published on: Jun 17, 2017

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Cortland, NY. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake...
Published on: Jan 12, 2016

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 10, 2015

Disc Brake Maintenance At O'Shea Tire Service In Cortland

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 06, 2013