Flint's Auto Repair
990 S MAIN ST ATHOL, MA 01331 | 978.249.4246

Brake System

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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: Apr 13, 2025

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: Jul 28, 2024

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Athol, MA. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pa...
Published on: Jun 10, 2022

Disc Brake Maintenance At Flint's Auto Repair In Athol

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: Nov 11, 2020

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: May 05, 2020

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Flint's Auto Repair Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Athol : making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal....
Published on: Aug 25, 2018