Replacing brake calipers, pads, and rotors is a straightforward task on most cars. If you’re even slightly competent and confident with tools, this is generally a task you can take on yourself. That ...

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 ...

Going faster is something we all aspire to. It's part of the genetic makeup of the car enthusiast to crave more and more horsepower in a never-ending quest to be faster. But is being faster just a ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...

One of the most important things going on with that hooptie of yours happens in between its brake pads and its rotors. It's there where a specific amount of friction determines whether or not you'll ...

Quickly fading are the days when we were free to dream of cranking a lever connected to cables that would squeeze the brakes and break traction, as more and more modern cars replace cabled emergency ...

Brake jobs are basic but essential parts of auto maintenance. These tools recommended by our expert protect against common problems and pitfalls.

To the uninitiated mechanic, changing your brakes can feel like a very daunting task. However, there’s been many a person who has seen what a good mechanic charges in labor for a brake job and ...