Shirlington Shell
2817 South Quincy, Arlington, VA 22206 703.578.4656

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Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Arlington, VA. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brak...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

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: Dec 04, 2023

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: Dec 31, 2021

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Shirlington Shell Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Arlington : making noise or a pulsation in the brake peda...
Published on: Jul 25, 2021

Disc Brake Maintenance At Shirlington Shell In Arlington

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: Nov 12, 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: Jul 09, 2018