Ruckman's Truck Center
5510 Industrial Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 260.483.1151

Brake System

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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: Dec 01, 2024

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: Jul 30, 2023

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Fort Wayne, IN. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, bra...
Published on: Feb 27, 2022

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: Apr 20, 2020

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: Jul 19, 2016

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Ruckman's Truck Center Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Fort Wayne : making noise or a pulsation in the brak...
Published on: Dec 13, 2015

Disc Brake Maintenance At Ruckman's Truck Center In Fort Wayne

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: Oct 09, 2013