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 ...

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

A hissing sound when braking indicates a vacuum leak in your car's brake system, requiring immediate inspection and repair to ...

When your car’s brakes are new, slowing down is effortless, and the pedal feels solid. No hesitation, no inconsistencies in the system as the driver’s foot presses toward the floor. Unfortunately, ...

Brake bedding sounds like a niche track-day ritual, but it is one of the simplest ways to make everyday stopping safer, ...

Question:I am having a problem with my 2001 Corvette. The antilock braking system (ABS) and the brake lights are on. I have a code reader and have tried to diagnose the problem. I am having a ...

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 ...

Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it ...