Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care
11780 Holly Auto Center Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601 301.645.4055

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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: Jan 19, 2025

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, 2022

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Waldorf, MD. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake ...
Published on: Mar 21, 2022

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Waldorf : making noise or a pulsatio...
Published on: Dec 31, 2021

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: May 27, 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: Jan 06, 2016

Disc Brake Maintenance At Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care In Waldorf

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: Jan 09, 2014