AJ's Automotive
13 Colorado Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203 573.875.1020

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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 09, 2025

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?AJ's Automotive Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Columbia : making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. ...
Published on: Jan 18, 2022

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 22, 2020

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Columbia, Missouri. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes,...
Published on: Jan 28, 2018

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: Aug 12, 2016

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 30, 2016

Disc Brake Maintenance At AJ's Automotive In Columbia

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 02, 2013