It's critical that you replace your disc brake pads and rotors regularly. But what about the calipers? Here's how to know if ...

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 ...

Are your brakes sticking, pulling your vehicle to one side or just not stopping your car like they used to? All three are signs that you may have a faulty brake caliper. (The caliper is the part that ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

I have a 2010 Mercury Marquis that I never want to give up. I have done some things to hopefully make it last forever.

A ticking or squealing noise from your Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon brakes may stem from a missing or misaligned spring. Here ...

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: ...

Most drivers first notice brake wear because something feels off. Maybe the car shudders under braking, maybe there's a sound coming from your brakes like high pitched screeching, or maybe the ...