J. Murray Auto Service
116 E. State St, South Elgin, IL 60177 847.697.0450

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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: Feb 23, 2025

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?J. Murray Auto Service Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for South Elgin : making noise or a pulsation in the bra...
Published on: Oct 02, 2022

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around South Elgin, IL. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, br...
Published on: Jan 17, 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: Nov 04, 2017

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: Mar 31, 2017

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: Aug 06, 2016

Disc Brake Maintenance At J. Murray Auto Service In South Elgin

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: May 15, 2013