One reason that today's vehicles are the safest in history is that, since 1968, all vehicles come equipped with dual brake systems to ensure that if one set of brakes fails, the other set can still ...

When it comes to car maintenance, there are some tasks that are better left for somebody else to tackle. An oil change, for example, doesn’t cost much more to have done at a shop than if you were to ...

Overheating brakes can be a recipe for disaster. Here's what causes this problem and what to do if you ever experience it ...

Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...

Changing the front brake pads of your Toyota Corolla is pretty easy and you can do it in your own garage. You’ll need a new set of brake pads compatible with your Corolla model, a ratchet with a 13mm ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) — One of the most common repairs ...

GM has issued a service update for the 2024 Chevy Blazer crossover for certain units that may be affected by a cracked front brake caliper anchor bracket, with a fix now available for any vehicles ...

If you want to keep your car in top shape, you need to keep up with your auto service requirements. Whether it's replacing the brake pads, changing the engine oil, or cleaning the air filters, these ...

'Working to make your car go faster can sometimes involve addressing what is slowing your car down. That's the situation we're facing with our hot street/strip car. The brakes are dragging mercilessly ...

Typical, medium-duty, hydraulic brake system with front discs (red circuit) and rear drums (green circuit). Boost, or assist (blue circuit), is provided by an engine-driven pump, although the power ...

Most people understand the critical role that automotive brake systems play. Brake components are designed to help slow the vehicle's wheels down, allowing us to stop the car without waiting for the ...

An assembly error could cause the front brakes to stop working By Keith Barry Ford is recalling over 270,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full-sized SUVs ...