With all the hoopla going on about the GM Brake Repair Litigation Settlement (on 1988 – 1993 Chevy Lumina, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and Pontiac Grand Prix automobiles), I thought I’d ...

The arrival of disc brakes on road bikes has revolutionised all-weather control and confidence but they need correct alignment to work perfectly When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

If the wheel is man's greatest invention, certainly brakes to stop that wheel should be considered number two on the list. And when it comes to safety, brakes and steering are by far the most ...

Semi air brakes rely on compressors, reservoirs, dryers, valves, brake chambers, pushrods, and S-cams to move shoes or pads ...

One of the hot topics for debate over the past few years has been road bike disc brakes. It was inevitable that the benefits of hydraulic discs brakes would eventually transition to road bikes. An ...

Disc brakes resemble hand brakes on a bicycle, where pulling on the brake lever forces a plier-like device to squeeze rubber blocks against the rim of the wheel to stop the car. Drum brakes are a ...

It's a scenario that happens all too often. For weeks, or perhaps months, you plan a transformation for your favorite Mopar by significantly increasing its horsepower. Maybe you are installing a ...

Cars have gotten quicker in every aspect over the years, but there’s one statistic in particular that means more than the rest—braking distance. What was considered good in the ’60s and ’70s would be ...

Even if you are not that passionate about cars, but you drive regularly, you still need to know some basics about brakes. Yes, you press that pedal next to the accelerator, but what exactly happens ...

Some of you are probably wondering how do Formula One cars, which reach speeds in excess of 200 mph (321 km/h), manage to brake so effectively at the end of a long straight. The high temperatures ...