A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
August 25, 2024
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
May 12, 2024
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Branson
July 16, 2023
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Branson area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Branson area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
May 28, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Branson area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication tha... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
May 14, 2023
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Hitting the Brakes in Branson
February 5, 2023
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Branson drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
January 1, 2023
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
Star Lube Branson Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Branson
November 13, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Branson drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps yo... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 23, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Branson driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Star Lube Branson will check ... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
October 9, 2022
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More