Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...

Published on: Feb 01, 2026

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes ha...

Published on: Dec 28, 2025

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let's start with the...

Published on: Nov 09, 2025

Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

If you’ve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, that’s a signal that you shouldn’t ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. ...

Published on: Oct 27, 2025

Simple Answers from Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma for Petaluma: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do Petaluma drivers need to have it done?Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your ...

Published on: Jun 08, 2025

Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)

Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...

Published on: Feb 23, 2025

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...

Published on: Feb 09, 2025

Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)

Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to...

Published on: Jan 19, 2025

Brake System