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 ...

A fully functioning brake system requires three scientific principles to work in tandem to stop your Pontiac: Friction, leverage, and hydraulics. We've gone over the ...

Let's talk fender preservation. Let's talk numbers. According to Motor Trend's instrumented testing from back in the day, a bone-stock '67 SS350 Camaro required 156 feet to decelerate from 60 mph. In ...

The technology, known as hydraulic brake-by-wire, removes the mechanical link between the brake system and the brake pedal. The system works by forcing the brake pads against the rotating brake disc ...

Underhood modifications are most often the first we make to our Mustangs, and whether it’s for performance reasons or aesthetic reasons, the goal is to improve upon what the factory offered and maybe ...

Thanks to modern technology, trick brake systems are available for most any budget. The days of choosing Original Equipment and nothing but Original Equipment are a thing of the past. However, not ...

What Affects the Lifespan of Brake Pads? Brake pad life varies greatly and depends on vehicle type, driving style, and operating conditions. Here are some more details on factors impacting brake pad ...

Electrifying cars doesn't just mean exchanging out engines for batteries and electric motors. Other car components are getting big upgrades thanks to electrons. Brembo is attempting to take the "panic ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...

It’s impossible to fix something without understanding how it’s supposed to work. Brake system repair decisions can be difficult to make, and costly to execute, without a basic understanding of system ...