Your car is a big expensive machine that, over its life, will cost you a ton in maintenance. If you learn to do some of those jobs yourself, you can save a ton of cash. Replacing your brake pads, for ...

Brake pads are some of the most important components of a car, but many people don't know the basics of brake maintenance, the symptoms of worn brakes or when to replace brake pads. They're ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...

In an ideal setting where the sky's the limit in terms of budget and labor costs, replacing the brake rotors or brake discs when changing the brake pads is highly recommended. The brake rotors in your ...

Last month we introduced our latest project, a '64 Dodge Polara hardtop, which we'll be transforming into a street/strip car that will ultimately run in the Nostalgia Super Stock drag racing class.

Ensuring safety while driving should be a top priority, and the role of the brakes is crucial in this matter. An integral part of the braking system is the brake pads, which are engineered to slow ...

Disc brake pads are a consumable component on your bike, and it goes without saying it’s important to keep them in good condition. Low-power braking, an ear-scraping howl when braking in the dry (it's ...

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

It's critical that you replace your disc brake pads and rotors regularly. But what about the calipers? Here's how to know if you should replace them or not.