Tunetech Fairview
9225 Fairview Ave BOISE, Idaho 83704 | (208) 377-4220

Brake System

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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: May 04, 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: Jun 16, 2024

Anti-lock Brakes

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: Feb 01, 2024

Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)

Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle?  It matters.  Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Jan 22, 2024

How Long Will My Brakes Last? (Brake Maintenance)

If you feel a slight shudder or vibration coming through your brake pedal when you stop, it could be a sign you need some brake work done. That gets you thinking, how long should my brakes last anyway...
Published on: May 02, 2022

Pay Attention to this Light

Of all the warning lights on your vehicle's instrument panel, there's one that demands your attention.  And that's the brake warning light. Common sense will tell you that if you can't stop, you...
Published on: Mar 03, 2022

Power Brakes

Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal.  The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydr...
Published on: Oct 24, 2021

Simple Answers from Tunetech Fairview for Boise: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do Boise drivers need to have it done?Tunetech Fairview Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as h...
Published on: Jul 25, 2021