As Stem explains in Brake Sounds Are Warning Signs, Not Background Noise, listening to what brakes are telling you can save ...

Brake problems rarely arrive without warning. Long before a total failure, the system usually sends out clear signals through noise, pedal feel, or how the car behaves when you slow down. If I know ...

Brakes are an important component of your car, as they allow you to stop safely and in time. However, brake components wear over time, especially brake pads in the case of disc brakes and brake shoes ...

Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fixing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most ...

In my now quite long time as a vehicle tester, I have experienced a lot of rubbing brakes on test bikes – for a wide variety of reasons. As I'm currently dealing with a persistent brake rubbing ...

Your car's brakes are one of the most important safety features you rely on every single day. Whether you're navigating busy city streets or cruising down the motorway, the ability to stop quickly and ...

Every driver knows that feeling. Something’s off. The car sounds different, and it’s not going away. The human ear picks up on changes in mechanical rhythm faster than most people realize, and these ...

What’s up with that tuned car in traffic beside me today? It’s got a racing seat, sounds like a big turbo, and it’s got some pretty serious aero bits. But the brakes are squealing like it hasn’t seen ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Conventional car brakes serve only one purpose—stopping the car. They are such an essential part of the car, yet hold a ...