Town Center Automotive
14725 SE 82nd Dr. Clackamas, Or 97015| 503.433.3535

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ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an e...
Published on: Feb 22, 2026

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)

If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon.  That’s because your brakes are extraordina...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026

Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

If you’ve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, that’s a signal that you shouldn’t ignore.  A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. ...
Published on: Jan 25, 2026

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

Brake Service At Town Center Automotive In clackamas

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most clackamas drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake syst...
Published on: Jun 07, 2023

Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)

Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle?  It matters.  Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Apr 27, 2023

Simple Answers from Town Center Automotive for clackamas: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do clackamas drivers need to have it done?Town Center Automotive Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and thro...
Published on: Mar 24, 2023

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal.  Let's start with the...
Published on: Jan 02, 2023