A car's brake system is just as important as its engine and transmission. One makes you go, and one helps you stop. Applying a little pressure to the brakes can slow a car down and stop it, but if you ...

Most modern vehicles rely, at least in part, on disc brake systems. These systems consist of a hydraulic master cylinder, fluid lines, rotors, brake calipers, and brake pads. The brake pads feature a ...

As you can see in Figure 15-3, you have to remove a bunch of stuff to get to a drum brake. The steps here explain how to do so and what to look for when you finally get to your brakes. Caution: ...