Ultimate Automotive Service
5900 Oakwood Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 515.270.2096

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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

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: Jan 23, 2022

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Urbandale, IA. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brak...
Published on: May 11, 2020

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: Feb 19, 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: Oct 18, 2018

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Ultimate Automotive Service Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Urbandale : making noise or a pulsation in the ...
Published on: Nov 14, 2015

Disc Brake Maintenance At Ultimate Automotive Service In Urbandale

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: Sep 03, 2013