{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Brake Systems 101: How to Know When You're Due for Service ( And Save Serious Money )","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/brake-systems-101-how-to-know-when-you-re-due-for-service-and-save-serious-money","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/340678/2433739/car-connection-workshop/2026_01_06_16_18_50_44c1e5df-3685-4820-a503-a6d6b6f4ef34.mp3","description":"Brakes are one of the most ignored - and most expensive - systems on a vehicle when maintenance is delayed. In this episode of Motormouth Morning Drive, Nile \" Motormouth\" Jenkins breaks down Brake Systems 101 and teaches you how to recognize the warning signs before small issues turn into big repair bills.You'll learn:1) How brakes actually wear and fail2) Early warning signs most drivers miss3) What noises, vibrations, and pedal changes really mean4) How proper brake service can put hundreds or even thousands of dollars back in your pocketAs my mentor used to say: \" The Do Does, and the Did is done\" Listening is one thing - but taking action is what keeps you safe and saves you money.If life is already expensive, your brakes don't need to make it worse.More episodes and .... project details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network .com ( ccbusnet.com ) you'll find everything on our homepage if you'd like to follow the build & vehicle repair work we do & connect with our program partners and sponsors.\"Everything we talk about lives at our website - it's the BIGGEST Drawer in our toolbox\" grab some merch and show it off, ordered you very own limited edition Car Connection Coffee Mug Yet?  Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Luv y'all a Bunch! NMJ"},"annotations":[{"startTime":584.56,"endTime":591.86,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Monte Carlo","url":"/cars/chevrolet/monte-carlo","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/1984_Chevrolet_Monte_Carlo_SS.jpg","quote":"...the first one's going to be 86 it's 84 or 86 Monte Carlo true Monte Carlo SS and it only has like 60,000 K...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:monte-carlo","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a performance-oriented variant of the Monte Carlo, popular in the 1980s for its sporty design and V8 engine options. It represents a classic example of American muscle cars from that era.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a special version of the Monte Carlo that was made for performance. 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It's often used by families for everyday driving.","imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2062.6,"endTime":2069.7,"type":"term","title":"engine","url":"/glossary/engine","quote":"...it had mega mileage on it but the engine was strong car was well loved and taken care of...","canonicalId":"term:engine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The engine is the heart of a car, responsible for converting fuel into mechanical energy to power the vehicle. A strong engine indicates good performance and reliability.","simplifiedExplanation":"The engine is what makes the car go. 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