When it comes to cars, the brake system is one of the most vital components. Virtually all modern automotive brake systems work using hydraulic brake fluid to generate the pressure necessary to ...

Your vehicle's braking system is arguably its most critical safety feature, and brake pads play a central role in bringing your car to a safe stop. Learning how to check brake pads regularly can save ...

Today, most vehicles have four-wheel disc brakes. Others have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. You should check disc brakes (see Figure 15-6) and disc brake linings ...

Some hybrids can experience faster brake wear on the rear, in particular Toyotas, as during the braking process the vehicle will use regenerative braking at the front wheels wherever possible to send ...

Brake pads are a vital part of any vehicle, providing the required friction to decelerate and halt the vehicle. Specifically, rear brake pads bear a substantial responsibility for the braking force ...

Why can’t we all just get along? In particular, we refer to temper-tantrum throwing four-wheeler drivers who, for some reason, think it's a good idea to pull in front of an 80,000-lb. rig and mess ...

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: ...