All disc brakes, whether hydraulic or mechanical, operate in the same way, by pushing two disc brake pads against the sides of the rotor to slow or bring your bike to a halt. As with most things in ...

Your car brakes are an absolutely crucial part of your car’s performance. That’s why we’re always harping on you to get routine brake service, replace parts that need replacing, and to not ignore the ...

Carbon dioxide is often demonized, but cars emit other types of pollution that rarely get addressed. Bosch points out that brakes and tires are responsible for 32 percent of all driving-related ...

There seems to be no stopping the rollout of disc brakes. The stopping systems that emerged as an option for most OEMs around 2008 had become standard on steer axles by 2012, said Freightliner ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

Overheating brakes can be a recipe for disaster. Here's what causes this problem and what to do if you ever experience it yourself.

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 ...

Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.

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 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Earlier this month the UCI and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) ...

Chris Froome fuelled the disc brake debate when reviewing his new team's Factor Ostro VAM, conceding that the performance is superior but suggesting the "technology is not quite where it needs to be." ...

After going deep into the matter of the new electric steering that will be used on the 2015 BMW M3 and M4, the Germans went a step further and sat down with the man behind the brakes of the two, M ...