Over time disc brake calipers and pistons can become dirty and less effective – find out how to keep them clean and working to their maximum potential with our step-by-step video guide. You’ll also ...

The brake system is designed to reduce speed and stop the vehicle. It also helps keep the car still when the engine is not working. This system requires regular service, which includes the “bleeding” ...

Nearly 1,600 vehicles were put out of service for brake violations during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s unannounced Brake Safety Day in April. On April 25, 52 U.S. and Canadian ...

Like an oil change, replacing your car’s brake pads is a do-it-yourselfer’s rite of passage—the next scout badge, the hard-earned promotion, the leveling up of a wrencher. But not everyone has an ...

How often do you hear drivers complaining about weak engine brakes? Some drivers will say the engine brake provides so little retarding power they have to use their service brakes to help decelerate ...

Bleeding your car's brakes sounds intimidating until you actually do it. If your brake pedal feels squishy, or you've just replaced brake pads or lines, bleeding the system can bring your stopping ...

Brakes are a vital part of every vehicle, and important for safety, but they’re also relatively easy to replace. This article will help walk you through a DIY brake job. As part of their normal ...

Not even new brake pads can save you from the dreaded soft brake pedal. Maybe you noticed that you still have to press your brake pedal far into the floorboard to stop even after swapping out your ...

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: ...

If your brakes are squeaking or feel soft, don't head to your local bike shop, you can fix this. Brakes can be one of the simplest bike repairs for home mechanics. That is, if you have caliper brakes ...

Descending a long downgrade can trigger a runaway even when your brake system is in good working order. Here’s why. The treadle valve, under the pedal, sends only a small air signal. It activates a ...