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What Rockford Customers like About Us at TJ's Auto Center Inc.

A big part of the service we provide at TJ's Auto Center Inc. for our Rockford customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions.

And we're always open to questions from our valued Rockford area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our TJ's Auto Center Inc. automotive education, we sometimes get busy fixing vehicles and need a reminder. Please, just ask.

We've found our Rockford customers like the service reminders. They've grown to trust that our recommendations are based on the vehicle manufactures’ published maintenance schedules and that TJ's Auto Center Inc. is not just pulling them out of the air.

We know that people in Rockford live a busy life with a lot more to think about than wondering if it's time to replace the PCV valve on their vehicle. Part of our TJ's Auto Center Inc. service process is checking the vehicle manufacture's schedule to make sure we don't overlook service.

We hope Illinois drivers appreciate their courtesy inspection when they come into our Rockford facility for service. If we find something unexpected, it's good to know, and if we don't find anything wrong, you get a little peace of mind.

You know, customer satisfaction is very important to us at TJ's Auto Center Inc.. We want to run a professional and friendly Rockford automotive service operation. If we do, you'll keep coming back and recommend us to your friends.

Give us a call at 815-399-2886.

TJ's Auto Center Inc.
3427 E. State St.
Rockford, Illinois 61108
815-399-2886

TJ's Auto Center Inc. Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Rockford

Let's talk about something critical for all Rockford 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 your wheel attached to your vehicle. The brake disc – or rotor – is attached to the hub and rotates with the wheel as you drive around Rockford. Your brake pads clamp onto the rotor to slow the wheel.

The brake caliper straddles the rotor and squeezes the rotor to slow it down. The calipers contain brake pads which press on the rotor when you put your foot on the brake. The brake piston causes the calipers to squeeze and release as you use your vehicle brakes.

Your brake pads start to wear the first time you step on the brakes. Eventually the pads wear out and need to be replaced. If you don't replace the pads when they're worn out, the metal parts of the brake will grind against the rotor and carve grooves into the surface. We've all heard grinding brakes and it's not a pretty sound.

If a rotor isn't scored significantly, your friendly and knowledgeable TJ's Auto Center Inc. technician can put it on a lathe and smooth it out. If the grooves are too deep or if the rotor is warped or cracked, you need to replace it.

Sometimes brake pistons can stick and must be replaced. Typically it's cheaper to replace the entire caliper at TJ's Auto Center Inc. in Rockford than to rebuild the piston.

So there you have it – an important lesson on how your disc brakes work. If you replace brake pads on time, it will not only keep your vehicle stopping safely but could save you cash on unnecessary repairs down the road.

TJ's Auto Center Inc.
3427 E. State St.
Rockford, Illinois 61108
815-399-2886