brakes

Brake failure has the potential to kill if drivers panic or make poor decisions.

Here's a look at the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) warning light, how it works, and what to do if it illuminates on your dashboard while driving.

While this might look like a Ferrari disc brake, it really isn't. But what it actually is might surprise you, and even make you want to be a Ferrari customer.

Here's a look at the uses of brake fluid in your motor vehicle, and what's likely to happen if you drive with low or no brake fluid.

Here's a look at proper brake fluid maintenance and upkeep, as well as five factors that can prematurely age or weaken brake fluid effectiveness in your car.

Here's a look at six different driving and maintenance practices to keep your vehicle's braking system as healthy and effective for as long as possible.

Here's a look at six things that can prematurely wear, damage, and reduce the effectiveness of your motor vehicle's braking system.

Here's a look at the function of a brake booster in a vehicle's brake system, the three most common brake booster types, and how they differ from one another.

Here's a look at the differences in appearance and performance between coated and non-coated brake rotors for car safety and security.

Here's a look at the braking master cylinder, its use in your car, signs of failure, and replacements costs when needed.

Here's a look at the differences in performance, design, and maintenance, and more, between drilled, slotted, and vented brake rotors.

We've got the sad tale of a man that rattle canned his wheels while on his Nissan. He ended up with a healthy brake job bill when the paint stuck the brake pads to the rotors. We'll explain...

Here's a look at the use, location, placement, longevity, and more, regarding Thermlock pistons and their automotive maintenance and performance.

Here's a look at fixed and floating braking calipers, their differences, and whether one or the other performs better during certain driving conditions.

Here's a look at the differences and similarities regarding the braking systems found with the designs of bicycles and motorcycles.

Here's a look at the application of track pads on race cars, how they compare to standard brake pads, and if they're legal for use on city streets.

Here's a look at the auto part known as a dust boot, what it does, where it's located, and how often it needs to be replaced.

Here's a comparison of disc brakes and drum brakes in terms of performance, design, and more, in terms of vehicle braking systems.

Here's a look at the role of a master cylinder in a vehicles' braking system, and seven common symptoms present when the auto part is faulty.

Here's a look at what a 'floater' refers to in the automotive industry, as it has at least three common reference points regarding car builds and parts.